# DRY EDIBLE BEANS for use in Domestic Program

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/123j1426b0215

- Solicitation number: 12-3J14-26-B-0215
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Weststar Food Co LLC for $2,186,721.60
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service
- Contracting office: USDA Ams 3J14 (123J14)
- NAICS: 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 8915 Fruits and Vegetables
- County: Nueces County (FIPS 48355). https://abierto.us/counties/nueces-county-tx-48355
- City: Corpus Christi. https://abierto.us/cities/corpus-christi-tx-4817000
- First posted: April 14, 2026
- Last posted: May 29, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c8670418a0a44ba3940e70ed29e7e66f/view

## Description

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 2000011260 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for DRY EDIBLE BEANS. This acquisition is a set-aside for small business concerns and service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

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.

**Page 6 of 13 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: Weststar Food Co LLC (UEI VFEMUQGDKAJ9)
- Contract: 123J1426C1263, definitive contract
- Obligated: $214,233.60
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1263_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: Farmer Bean & Seed, LLC (UEI H1J3ATER7Y46)
- Contract: 123J1426C1264, definitive contract
- Obligated: $184,480.80
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1264_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: PW Montgomery LLC (UEI Q7ASEN8HXSJ3)
- Contract: 123J1426C1265, definitive contract
- Obligated: $100,850.40
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1265_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: Legume Matrix LLC (UEI F3RKHMA8KLG1)
- Contract: 123J1426C1266, definitive contract
- Obligated: $369,062.40
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1266_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: Olga H Barrios (UEI Z1NYY8TDZYH1)
- Contract: 123J1426C1267, definitive contract
- Obligated: $48,921.60
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1267_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: Unipak Foods Inc. (UEI DWQ5SMPC8XC6)
- Contract: 123J1426C1268, definitive contract
- Obligated: $155,449.06
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1268_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: New Coast Trading, (Nct) LLC (UEI EFGVRC5M2YG4)
- Contract: 123J1426C1269, definitive contract
- Obligated: $42,537.60
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1269_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: Twenty-First Century Bean Processing LLC (UEI YCBAHJDKB2Q5)
- Contract: 123J1426C1270, definitive contract
- Obligated: $2,186,721.60
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1270_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: New Coast Trading, (Nct) LLC (UEI EFGVRC5M2YG4)
- Contract: 123J1426C1271, definitive contract
- Obligated: $161,920.00
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1271_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: Nebraska Bean, Inc. (UEI N24FW7FN8JW3)
- Contract: 123J1426C1272, definitive contract
- Obligated: $155,819.83
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1272_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/

- Recipient: JM Grain Inc. (UEI NY3AL2SKD176)
- Contract: 123J1426C1273, definitive contract
- Obligated: $47,947.20
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 18 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 123J1426B0215 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 123J14 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_123J1426C1273_12K2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- April 14, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice be1ef543bccc464f9181dce25e03bb7f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/be1ef543bccc464f9181dce25e03bb7f/view
- May 29, 2026: Award notice. Notice c8670418a0a44ba3940e70ed29e7e66f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c8670418a0a44ba3940e70ed29e7e66f/view

## Points of contact

- Christopher Edwards, Christopher.Edwards3@usda.gov, 8169266976
- David Cottrell, david.cottrell@usda.gov, 2022609183

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