FRUIT (APRICOT CANNED, APRICOT FROZEN, PEACHES FROZEN, STRAWBERRY FROZEN)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for canned and frozen fruit, including apricot, peaches, and strawberries. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, and the full text 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 the USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. • The solicitation is for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. • The announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and offers are being requested.