This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, set aside for small business concerns, and serves as the only solicitation—no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at acquisition.gov. It details a two-tier USDA protest process: first, concerns may be raised directly with the Contracting Officer, who will aim to respond within 10 business days; second, unresolved issues may be filed as an agency protest, with resolution targeted within 35 business days. Protests must be filed within FAR 33.104 timeframes, and filing with USDA precludes filing on the same matter with external forums like GAO.

This is a USDA combined synopsis/solicitation for fresh Mandarins, set aside for small business concerns. An amendment updates the fruit sizing allowance: sizes must fall between 40 and 15, with counts per standard 5-pound box (lower counts mean larger fruit). Offers are being requested directly under this notice, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The notice also outlines USDA protest procedures, with an initial Contracting Officer response expected within 10 business days and agency-level protests targeted for resolution within 35 business days.