Bison Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bison products for use 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 can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. • The USDA is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. • Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the USDA procedures. • The USDA has a two-tier process for filing agency protests, with the first tier being the Contracting Officer Concern Resolution and the second tier being the Agency Protest. • The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority.