Cheddar Products and String Cheese Mozzarella for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for Cheddar Products and String Cheese Mozzarella for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is set-aside for hub zone/small business concerns, specifically for String Cheese Mozzarella. 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 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. • Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. • The acquisition is for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 5.101(d).