Invitation Timeline Government Bids & RFPs

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Section 32 table grapes. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, which can be accessed electronically at www. ***. *. * United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available as an alternative to litigation for resolving protest issues within the agency. Interested parties are encouraged to use the USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. Concerns can be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest. For formal protests, the agency's goal is to resolve them within 35 calendar days. Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR **** and include required information. Submitting a protest to the USDA means agreeing not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending.

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products or services, issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for multiple commodities for food assistance programs. The acquisition is partially set aside for small business concerns. The notice includes information about the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative to litigation, encouraging parties to resolve concerns internally before pursuing external forums. It outlines procedures for both informal and formal agency protests, including required information, timelines, and submission methods. Contract awards or performance may be suspended during a protest period unless justified otherwise. The agency's goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days.

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically an invitation for bid (IFB) for frozen vegetables. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at www. ***. *. * United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available to address protest issues within the agency as an alternative to litigation. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through the USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. Concerns can be addressed informally with the Ombudsman or through a formal agency protest filed with either the contracting officer or the Ombudsman. For formal protests, contract awards or performance will be suspended unless justified otherwise. The agency's goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Protests must include information set forth in FAR ****(a)(3) and be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR ****. Formal protests under OPAP should be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * and the contracting officer. 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.

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for dehydrated potatoes. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at www. ***. *. * United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available to address protest issues within the agency as an alternative to litigation. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through the USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. Concerns can be addressed informally with the ombudsman or through a formal agency protest. For formal protests, contract awards or performance will be suspended unless justified otherwise. The agency's goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Protests must include information set forth in FAR ****(a)(3) and be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR ****. Formal protests under OPAP should be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * and the contracting officer. 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.

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for frozen cooked beef products. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at www. ***. *. * United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available to address protest issues within the agency as an alternative to litigation. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through the USDA's internal alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. Concerns can be addressed informally with the contracting officer or the ombudsman, or through a formal agency protest filed with either the contracting officer or the ombudsman. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified for urgent and compelling reasons or in the best interest of the government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests must include information set forth in FAR ****(a)(3) and be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR ****. Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * and the contracting officer. 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.