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Canned Seasonal Vegetables for Domestic Food Assistance

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Amendment 1 - 11/3/2026 - This amendment is to: The acceptable vegetable proportions for VEG MIX CAN-24/300 are: I. Maximum of 80% combined total � 40% (+/-) 10% for Carrots (Diced) and Potatoes (Diced). II. Minimum of 20% combined total for all five vegetable sub-types (Lima beans, thin seeded; Peas, sweet; Beans, green � Short, cut, or mixed; Corn, yellow -Whole kernel; Celery � Cut, � inch maximum in length). Minimum 2% for each individual vegetable sub-type. No maximum % for combined vegetable sub-type. III. Total percentages of potatoes, carrots, and the five other vegetable sub-types must equal 100%. 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 2000011637 is issued as a invitation for bid (IFB) for the purchase of canned seasonal vegetable products for domestic food assistance.. 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 Auth…