Evaporated Milk and Ultra High Temperature Milk Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for Evaporated Milk and Ultra High Temperature Milk Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. The acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns, and the solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. • The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. • The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing 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 such as the GAO. • The solicitation number is 12-3J14-26-B-0353, and it is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Evaporated Milk and Ultra High Temperature Milk Products.