Canned Chicken, Beef, & Pork & Pouched Chicken Products

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	12-3J14-27-B-0053
Agency	Agricultural Marketing Service
Office	USDA Ams 3J14
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 9, 2026
Bids due	November 16, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-06:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company (no set-aside listed)
Industry	Food & catering (NAICS 311612)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Angela Pearson · angela.pearson@usda.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

(A0001) This amendment is to correct the pack size for material 100877 CHICKEN BONED CAN to state 100877 CHICKEN BONED CAN-12/50 OZ. (A0002) This amendment is to correct the delivery period to January 01, 2027 through March 31, 2027. 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 12-3J14-26-B-0053 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for CANNED CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK PRODUCTS. This acquisition is 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…

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What you'll need to bid

A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
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Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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