Section 32 Dry Edible Beans, Peas and Lentils for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for dry edible beans, peas, and lentils used in USDA domestic food assistance programs. The acquisition is partially set aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, available at acquisition.gov. The USDA has established a two-tier protest process: first, concerns may be raised with the Contracting Officer, who aims to respond within 10 business days; second, unresolved matters may be filed as an agency protest, with resolution targeted within 35 business days. No performance location or budget amounts are specified.