BOTTLED FRUIT JUICE (Concord Grape): SOLICITATION NO: 2000011263

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for bottled fruit juice, specifically Concord grape juice. The solicitation is for commercial products and is not set aside for small business concerns. The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through the USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. • The solicitation number is 12-3J14-26-B-0218 (2000011263). • The acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. • The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. • The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. • The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues within the agency.