Vegetable Oil for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for Vegetable Oil products to be used in 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) 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 USDA has a goal to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.