Section 32 Stone Fruit (Nectarines and Plums)
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Section 32 Stone Fruit (Nectarines and Plums), set aside for small businesses. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, with the full text accessible at www.acquisition.gov. An amendment dated April 24, 2026, updates the Master Invitation version and provides responses to submitted questions. The USDA Ombudsman Program offers an alternative dispute resolution process for protests, with a goal to resolve formal protests within 35 calendar days. No specific budget amounts, performance location, or non-bid timelines are mentioned.