Cheese Products under Section 32 for Use Tender in USA - 138167499

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Cheese Products under Section 32 for Use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

Deadline: 03 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 20 Mar 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 138167499

Document Ref. No.: 12-3J14-26-B-0183

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

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-0183 is issued as an Invitation for bid (IFB) for Cheese Products under Section 32 pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. This acquisition is not 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
1. 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.
2. 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 pe...
Notice ID: 12-3j14-26-b-0183

Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of

Sub-tier: agricultural marketing service

Office: usda ams 3j14

Product Service Code: 8910 - dairy foods and eggs

NAICS Code: 311513 - Cheese Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: apr 18, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due

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