Section 32 Dry Edible Beans, Peas and Lentils for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programsview on SAM.gov

A0001- Set-aside language has been adjusted to the following to provide further clarity: This solicitation is partially set-aside for small business competition: 80% Small Business Set-aside for the following materials under this solicitation: 111010 BEANS BLACK TURTLE DRY PKG-12/2 LB 101020 BEANS DRY GARBANZO PKG- 12/2 LB 111055 BEANS DRY SPLIT PEA GREEN PKG- 12/2 LB 100382 BEANS PINTO DRY PKG- 12/2 LB 100388 LENTILS DRY PKG- 12/2 LB 111102 LENTILS DRY PGK- 24/1 LB 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) Small Business Set-aside for these materials only: 100382 BEANS PINTO DRY PKG-12/2 LB 111055 BEANS DRY SPLIT PEA GREEN PKG-12/2 LB 100388 LENTILS DRY PKG- 12/2 LB 101020 BEANS DRY GARBANZO PKG- 12/2 LB Offerors with the appropriate representation within SAM.GOV are eligible for this set-aside in accordance with 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. NAICS Code: 311999 Product Service Code: 8915 Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees or less No other changes have been made to the IFB. 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-0386 is issued as a Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Dry Edible Beans, Peas and Lentils under Section 32 for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is partially 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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures. Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue. Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution. Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern. Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance. Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under …