Contract opportunity

Canned Fruit (Apples) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation from Department of Agriculture.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Notice details

Agency
Department of Agriculture
Sub-tier agency
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation number
12-3J14-27-B-0004
NAICS
31142 Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying
Product/service code
8915
Set-aside
Partial Small Business
Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Response deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

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 2000011557 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Canned Fruit (Apples). 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 [contact details on the official notice]. NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA�s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Informal Forum with the Ombudsman 1. Initial [contact details on the official notice] parties who believe a

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Nov 2, 2026. That is 9 days after the data date.

Is there a set-aside?

The notice lists the set-aside Partial Small Business.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 31142, Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying.

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Agriculture.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.