Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Bulk Potatoes for further Processing
Deadline: 20 Mar 2026
Posting Date: 11 Mar 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 137562214
Document Ref. No.: 12-3J14-26-B-0163
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. 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-0163 is issued as a invitation for bid (IFB) for the purchase of bulk potatoes for further processing.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program
The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA-s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman
Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.
Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for ...
Notice ID: 12-3j14-26-b-0163
Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of
Original Set Aside: partial small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: agricultural marketing service
Office: usda ams 3j14
Product Service Code: 8915 - fruits and vegetables
NAICS Code: 311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: apr 04, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
Documents
Tender Notice