Canned Seasonal Vegetables for Domestic Food Assistance

Amendment 1 - 11/3/2026 - This amendment is to: The acceptable vegetable proportions for VEG MIX CAN-24/300 are: I. Maximum of 80% combined total – 40% (+/-) 10% for Carrots (Diced) and Potatoes (Diced). II. Minimum of 20% combined total for all five vegetable sub-types (Lima beans, thin seeded; Peas, sweet; Beans, green – Short, cut, or mixed; Corn, yellow -Whole kernel; Celery – Cut, inch maximum in length). Minimum 2% for each individual vegetable sub-type. No maximum % for combined vegetable sub-type. III. Total percentages of potatoes, carrots, and the five other vegetable sub-types must equal 100%. Use the link provided in this contract opportunity to view the latest version. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 5.101(d). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 2000011637 is issued as a invitation for bid (IFB) for the purchase of canned seasonal vegetable products for domestic food assistance. . This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures. Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue. Proce