Fresh Vegetables

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for fresh vegetables. This acquisition is a 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 has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues within the agency. • Interested parties can resolve concerns through the USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. • The solicitation number is 2000011250, and it is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Fresh Vegetables. • The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner.