This is a small business set-aside solicitation for Fresh Peaches under a Section 32 acquisition. The contract is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). No specific budget amount, performance location, or submission timeline is mentioned in the description. The USDA encourages interested parties to resolve concerns through its internal Alternative Dispute Resolution process before pursuing external forums. The agency aims to resolve any formal protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

This solicitation is for a small business set-aside contract to supply fresh peaches under the USDA Section 32 program. The performance location and specific budget amounts are not mentioned in the description. The solicitation incorporates standard federal provisions and clauses by reference. The USDA has established an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative to litigation, with a goal to resolve formal protests within 35 calendar days. Interested parties should direct initial concerns to the Contracting Officer before escalating to the Ombudsman.