Canned Vegetable Products for use in the Domestic Food Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for canned vegetable products for use in the Domestic Food Programs. This acquisition is a set-aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, and the full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. • The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues within the agency. • Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through the USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. • The solicitation number is 2000011357, and it is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Canned Vegetable Products. • The acquisition is a set-aside for small business concerns. • The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.