TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS "for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs"
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0177, for TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS intended for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Offers are due by March 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS to support various Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 6:00 PM Z
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Product Service Code: 8905 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish)
Evaluation
This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), and offers are being requested. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Additional Notes
The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues internally. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns with the Contracting Officer first. If unresolved, the USDA Ombudsman can be contacted informally or through a formal agency protest. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, with a goal to resolve within 35 calendar days. Protests must adhere to FAR 33.104(a)(3) and timeliness requirements. Filing with USDA means agreeing not to pursue the same matter with GAO or other external forums concurrently.