Frozen Vegetable Products: Carrots, Broccoli, Black Bean Burger Patties for Domestic Food Assistance
Updated
Solicitation from the Agricultural Marketing Service. Due Nov 5, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-6), 12 days left.
| Solicitation number | 12-3J14-27-B-0002 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Office | USDA Ams 3J14 |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411) |
| Product or service code | 8915 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 5, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-6) (12 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
Amendment 0002 (10/23/2026) - This Solicitation is hereby amended as follows: (1) Add the following material and orders have been added to the solicitation: (111710) VEG BLEND STIRFRY FRZ CTN-12/1 LB (4000012751-160, 4000012751-170 and 4000012751-180) (2) Add the Commodity Specification for Frozen Stir Fry Vegetable Blend dated 9-21-23 All other information remains unchanged. Amendment 0001 (10/22/2026) - This Solicitation is hereby amended as follows: (1) add the following materials and orders to the solicitation: 111052 CARROTS DICED FRZ CTN-12/2 LB, 110763 PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB, 100351 BEANS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LB, 110763 PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB, 111230 MIXED VEGETABLES FRZ CTN-6/5LB (2) Extend the Bid Due date from 10/30/2026 to 11/05/2026 (3) Extend the Award Date from 11/16/2026 to 11/19/2026 Use the link provided in this contract opportunity to view the latest version.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 5.101(d). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 2000011555 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Frozen Vegetable Products/Carrots, Broccoli, Black Bean Burger Patties. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.
The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.
Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue. Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.
Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern. Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance. Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.
USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest. Tier 2: Agency Protest If concerns cannot be resolved at Tier 1, an interested party may file a written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. The decision by the USDA Independent Review Authority is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer.
The USDA Independent Review Authority will not consider an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest. The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the USDA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.
Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest. Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to [email protected] and the Contracting Officer.
Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104. Effect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Review Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.
Election of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed. Questions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.
Contracting contact
- Claudius Price · [email protected] · (816) 823-2485
- Leeanna Balsley · [email protected] · (913) 340-3152
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 311411, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,100 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 16, 2026: Solicitation Due Oct 30, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5)
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing work, who also hold USDA contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- INN Foods, Inc. $45.8 million in this trade
- Tabatchnick Fine Foods Inc $40.2 million in this trade
- Wawona Frozen Foods Inc $25.9 million in this trade
- DEL MAR Food Products Corp. $18.6 million in this trade
- Titan Peach Farms Inc $15.8 million in this trade
About the buyer
The Department of Agriculture awarded $10.8 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Kiewit Infrastructure South Co, Tyson Foods Inc. and Perimeter Solutions LP. See what USDA is buying now.
Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing contracts right now
There are 4 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 311411), 4 posted in the last 7 days; 75% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Agricultural Marketing Service. Most of the work with a stated place is in District of Columbia.
All open frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing contracts
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