This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for bulk chicken and chicken products intended for use in federal food and nutrition assistance programs. It is issued as an invitation for bid under the AMS Master IFB and is not set aside for small businesses. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at acquisition.gov. USDA’s protest process includes a Tier 1 resolution with the Contracting Officer, targeting a response within 10 business days, and a Tier 2 agency protest, with resolution targeted within 35 business days.