SHELL EGGS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for shell eggs to be used in domestic food 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 the USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. • The solicitation number is 12-3J14-26-B-0361. • The NAICS code for this solicitation is 311999.