Section 32 Fresh Fluid Milk for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for fresh fluid milk products for use in Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The solicitation is issued under the authority of Section 32, and the acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. • The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues within the agency. • The OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). • Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. • The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, and the full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.