CANNED/POUCHED CHICKEN, CANNED BEEF, AND CANNED PORK PRODUCTS

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for canned/pouched chicken, canned beef, and canned pork products. This acquisition is a set-aside for small business concerns. The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. • The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, which 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 USDA's goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.