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.
\n\nSolicitation number 2000011555 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Frozen Vegetable Products/Carrots, Broccoli, Black Bean Burger Patties. 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.
\n\nNOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
\n\nUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program
\n\nThe 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.
\n\nTier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution
\n\nSubmission: 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.
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\n\nReview Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.
\n\nEffect 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.
\n\nNext Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.
\n\nUSDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.
\n\nTier 2: Agency Protest
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\n\nThe protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the USDA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.
\n\nRequired Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.
\n\nSubmission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.
\n\nTimeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.
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\n\nReview Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.
\n\nElection of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.
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\n\nThis 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.
\n\nSolicitation number 2000011555 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Frozen Vegetable Products/Carrots, Broccoli, Black Bean Burger Patties. 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.
\n\nNOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
\n\nUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program
\n\nThe 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.
\n\nTier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution
\n\nSubmission: 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.
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\n\nReview Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.
\n\nEffect 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.
\n\nNext Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.
\n\nUSDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.
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\n\nRequired Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.
\n\nSubmission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.
\n\nTimeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.
\n\nEffect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
\n\nReview Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.
\n\nElection of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.
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\n(1) add the following materials and orders to the solicitation:
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\n\nThis 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.
\n\nSolicitation number 2000011555 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Frozen Vegetable Products/Carrots, Broccoli, Black Bean Burger Patties. 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.
\n\nNOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
\n\nUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program
\n\nThe 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.
\n\nTier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution
\n\nSubmission: 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.
\n\nProcess: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.
\n\nReview Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.
\n\nEffect 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.
\n\nNext Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.
\n\nUSDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.
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\n\nThe protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the USDA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.
\n\nRequired Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.
\n\nSubmission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.
\n\nTimeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.
\n\nEffect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
\n\nReview Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.
\n\nElection of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.
\n\nQuestions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.
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