Ham & Pork products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for ham and pork 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. Interested parties with concerns about the solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the USDA's procedures. • The solicitation is for commercial products or commercial services. • The USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest. • Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104. • The USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.