CHICKEN AND CHICKEN PRODUCTS (BULK) for DOMESTIC FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the provision of chicken and chicken products in bulk for domestic food assistance programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 5.101(d). The acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. • The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, which can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. • The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) 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. • The solicitation does not provide information on the project duration, submission deadline, or award date.