Dairy Government Bids & RFPs

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically butter products, prepared in accordance with part ****(d). It is an invitation for bid (IFB) for the federal food and nutrition assistance programs. This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible 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 or through a formal agency protest filed with either the contracting officer or the ombudsman. For formal agency protests, protesters must first attempt to resolve concerns with the contracting officer. If unresolved, an independent review by the ombudsman is available. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period 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 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.

This is a bid waiver legal notice for a project involving heated water troughs at the University of Idaho's dairy center. The university intends to waive competitive bid requirements because the awarded vendor is identified as the sole provider capable of meeting operational and technical requirements. Any vendor may file a challenge to this bid waiver within five business days of the publication of this event. The project includes the installation of 6 new 20 amp 120 volt GFCI circuits, including conduit, wire, cutting, and repouring of concrete. The requested delivery date for both the item and service is March 20, 2026.