DRY EDIBLE BEANS

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for dry edible beans. This acquisition is a set-aside for small business concerns and service-disabled veteran-owned small business. 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 Ombudsman Program is available to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. • Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through the USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. • The agency's goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing. • Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.