# Tree Nuts (Pecans & Walnuts) under Section 32 for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/123j1426b0184 - Solicitation number: 12-3J14-26-B-0184 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation) - Status: Awarded to Goodness Ingredients, LLC for $21,361,480.10 - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service - Contracting office: USDA Ams 3J14 (123J14) - NAICS: 311911 Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing - Product or service code: 8925 Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - County: Stanislaus County (FIPS 06099). https://abierto.us/counties/stanislaus-county-ca-06099 - City: Hughson. https://abierto.us/cities/hughson-ca-0634904 - First posted: March 20, 2026 - Last posted: April 17, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ca04c91568b4abbba7da25a1d639c09/view ## Description **Amendment 1, 03/26/2026, A0001:** The following question was received in response to this solicitation: **1. Question:** Please confirm which day the bid is due. **Response:** Bids are due April 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Use the link provided in this contract opportunity to view the latest version. 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 2000011226 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Section 32 Tree Nuts (Pecans & Walnuts).This acquisition is a 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 performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums. **3. Required Information:** To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following 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 use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. **2. Independent Review:** If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. **3. Resolution Timeline:** The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the 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 SPE.inquiry@usda.gov 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. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Goodness Ingredients, LLC (UEI HWV2FDQEQAX1) - Contract: 123J1426C0933, definitive contract - Obligated: $461,046.96 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 12 offers received - Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0184 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C0933_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc. (UEI G5B1S57ZKTS8) - Contract: 123J1426C0934, definitive contract - Obligated: $4,404,943.44 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 12 offers received - Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0184 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C0934_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Guidry Liason Group, Inc. (UEI G23RYXN1EEJ9) - Contract: 123J1426C0935, definitive contract - Obligated: $1,899,928.80 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 12 offers received - Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0184 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C0935_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Pearl Crop, Inc. (UEI TVMLDPURUQG8) - Contract: 123J1426C0936, definitive contract - Obligated: $651,900.96 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 12 offers received - Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0184 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C0936_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: South Georgia Pecan Company (UEI N5FLZNJBZKC5) - Contract: 123J1426C0937, definitive contract - Obligated: $7,460,627.76 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 12 offers received - Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0184 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C0937_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Stutz Packing Company (UEI LQ6WU15EKEN1) - Contract: 123J1426C0938, definitive contract - Obligated: $3,680,719.74 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 12 offers received - Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0184 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C0938_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Stutz Packing Company (UEI LQ6WU15EKEN1) - Contract: 123J1426C0939, definitive contract - Obligated: $1,915,872.20 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 12 offers received - Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0184 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C0939_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ - Recipient: Stutz Packing Company (UEI LQ6WU15EKEN1) - Contract: 123J1426C0940, definitive contract - Obligated: $886,440.24 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 12 offers received - Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0184 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C0940_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - March 20, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 7d009740c9dd43d78040cea55761268a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7d009740c9dd43d78040cea55761268a/view - March 26, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 2c44e9bab7364b6b8659260f1ce0df4e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2c44e9bab7364b6b8659260f1ce0df4e/view - March 26, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 4102faa311e4486c82fe343e9b806384. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4102faa311e4486c82fe343e9b806384/view - April 17, 2026: Award notice. Notice 8ca04c91568b4abbba7da25a1d639c09. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ca04c91568b4abbba7da25a1d639c09/view ## Points of contact - Genesys Corrado, Genesys.Corrado@usda.gov, 202-690-3138 - Samantha Klagenberg, samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov, 970-222-5931 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. 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