Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
12-3J14-26-B-0257 | LINK | Apr 24, 2026 |
Flour Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Contact and place of performance
Philip Helmer
Not specified
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial servicesprepared in accordance with part 5.101(d). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-0257 is issued as an IFB for Flour Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is partially set...
View moreFormal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman
1.Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first usetheir best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open andfrank discussions.
2.Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an IndependentReview is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest witheither the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAPprogram. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest periodunless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be inthe best interest of the Government.
3.Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days fromthe date of filing.
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4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.
5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.
6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to [email protected] and the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.
The Agricultural Marketing Service, a component of the United States Department of Agriculture, has issued solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0257 as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for flour products. These commercial products are intended for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 311211 for Flour Milling and PSC 8920 for Bakery and Cereal Products. This procurement is designated as a partial set-aside for small business concerns.
The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. Performance is governed by standard provisions and clauses incorporated by reference, and the agency provides an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to facilitate independent review and alternative dispute resolution. Philip Helmer is the point of contact for this requirement. One attachment was provided with the announcement on April 24, 2026. Bids must be submitted by the response deadline of May 8, 2026.
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