Frozen Ground Beef Products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for Frozen Ground Beef Products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is a partial set-aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, and the full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. • The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. • The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. • Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO.