WHOLE EGGS AND EGG PATTY 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0241) as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Whole Eggs and Egg Patty Products. These products are intended for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks bids for the supply of whole eggs and egg patty products. The specific requirements for these products are detailed in the full solicitation documents, which incorporate provisions and clauses by reference from www.acquisition.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0241
- Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), USDA AMS 3J14
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 8905 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish)
- Offer Due Date: May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), award will typically be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Information
This opportunity includes detailed information regarding the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). This program provides an internal alternative dispute resolution process for concerns regarding USDA procurements. Interested parties are encouraged to first contact the Contracting Officer, and if issues remain unresolved, to engage with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, with specific procedures and timelines outlined in the solicitation.