Dry Edible, Beans, Peas and Lentils for use in Domestic…

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	12-3J14-27-B-0072
Agency	Agricultural Marketing Service
Office	USDA Ams 3J14
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 2, 2026
Bids due	November 16, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-06:00)
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Food & catering (NAICS 311999)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Christopher Nettey · Christopher.Nettey@usda.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

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 number12-3J14-27-B-0072 is issued as a Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Dry Edible, Beans, Peas and Lentils. This acquisition is set-aside for Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns only. 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…

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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.
Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
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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Dry Edible, Beans, Peas and Lentils for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs