Dehydrated Potato Products for Domestic Food Assistance

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for Dehydrated Potato Products for Domestic Food Assistance. 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) that provides 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 USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. • The OPAP program offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). • Interested parties can file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. • The agency's goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.