Fresh Oranges for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation issues an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of fresh oranges to be used in domestic food assistance programs. The acquisition is set‑aside for small business concerns and follows USDA’s standard solicitation procedures, including provisions for agency protests. Bids are due by the response deadline, and the solicitation incorporates all required FAR clauses by reference. • Commodity: Fresh oranges for USDA food assistance. • Delivery: To USDA‑designated locations (place of performance not specified). • Small‑business set‑aside – only qualifying small businesses may submit. • Full solicitation text and FAR clauses available electronically at www.acquisition.gov. • Protest procedures outlined with Tier 1 (contracting‑officer resolution) and Tier 2 (agency protest) processes.