PORK & HAM PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for pork and ham products for use in domestic food assistance programs. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, and the full text of these provisions and clauses can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) that provides an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation for resolving protest issues. • The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. • The 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. • The solicitation number for this opportunity is 12-3J14-26-B-0274.