Ham Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for ham products to be used in domestic food assistance programs. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns, and the solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may 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 addressing protest issues within the agency. • 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 such as the GAO. • The solicitation number for this invitation for bid is 12-3J14-26-B-0190. • The NAICS code for this opportunity is 311612.