Section 32 Dry Edible Beans, Peas and Lentils for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
This solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for dry edible beans, peas, and lentils intended for domestic food assistance programs, issued as an Invitation for Bid. It is partially set aside for small business competition: 80% for small businesses on certain products and 10% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses on specific items, requiring appropriate SAM.GOV representations. The applicable NAICS code is 311999 with a size standard of 700 employees or fewer. Concerns should first be raised with the Contracting Officer, who will aim to respond within 10 business days, and unresolved matters may proceed to an agency protest, which USDA strives to resolve within 35 business days. No budget amount or performance location is specified.