Tree Nuts for Domestic Food Assistance Programs
This is a small business set-aside solicitation for Tree Nuts, issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) by the USDA. The contract incorporates standard federal provisions and clauses by reference. No specific budget amount, performance location, or non-bid/submission timeline is mentioned in the description. The solicitation includes detailed instructions for filing agency protests through the USDA’s Ombudsman Program, with a goal of resolving protests within 35 calendar days. Prospective bidders should note the emphasis on resolving concerns with the Contracting Officer before escalating to formal protests.