Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
12-3J14-26-B-0225 | LINK | Apr 20, 2026 |
Corn Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Contact and place of performance
Laura Krupka
Not specified
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared 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-B-0225 is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Corn Products pursuant to the AMS Master Invitation for Bids Domestic...
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Informal Forum with the Ombudsman
1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement isunfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable ContractingOfficer.
2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested partiesare encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informalprocess, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization ofthe informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest withthe agency or other forums.
3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide thefollowing information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office,Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal 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.
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 (AMS) has issued solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0225 as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for corn products. These commercial products are being procured for use in domestic food and nutrition assistance programs. This acquisition is categorized under NAICS 311211 Flour Milling and PSC 8920 Bakery and Cereal Products. The solicitation is restricted as a Small Business Set-Aside, and one attachment containing the solicitation details was issued on the publication date.
The procurement is conducted pursuant to the AMS Master Invitation for Bids Domestic Commodity Procurement. Responses must be submitted by the deadline of May 6, 2026. Laura Krupka serves as the point of contact for this requirement. The agency intends to award a contract based on the bids received through this combined synopsis/solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued.
Offers are subject to the provisions and clauses incorporated by reference, including the United States Department of Agriculture Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests. This program provides an internal alternative dispute resolution process for addressing concerns regarding the fairness or defects of the procurement. Bidders are encouraged to resolve issues through open discussions with the Contracting Officer before escalating to formal agency protests or external forums.
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