Canned and Frozen Vegetables for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the provision of canned and frozen vegetables for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. 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) is available 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 solicitation number is 2000011213, and it is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for IDIQ Canned and Frozen Vegetables.