Canned Seasonal Vegetables for Domestic Food Assistance
This combined synopsis/solicitation is the only solicitation and requests bids for canned seasonal vegetable products for domestic food assistance; it is not set aside for small business. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Concerned parties should first contact the Contracting Officer, who will attempt to respond or resolve the issue within 10 business days without pausing solicitation deadlines, award decisions, or performance. Unresolved concerns may proceed to a written USDA agency protest, during which awards or performance are suspended unless urgent/compelling or best-interest exceptions apply, and USDA aims to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days. By filing with USDA, protesters agree not to pursue the same matter with GAO or another external forum while the agency protest is pending.