Tenders

HEADSET-MICROPHONE : NSN 5965-01-204-8505

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

Contract Specialist: Kyle Blazek Email: mailto:kyle.blazek@dla.mil NSN: 5965-01-204-8505 Nomenclature: Headset, Microphone Set-Aside Type: Unrestricted FOB: Origin I/A: Destination FDT applicable Estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ) for this NSN: NSN 5965-01-204-8505– ADQ 982 The NAIC and Business Size Standard for each NSN is as follows: NSN 5965-01-204-8505 , 334310 , Size Standard 750 The item under this acquisition is subject to The Buy American Act. Requested Delivery: 426 days Ship-To Address: Shipping instructions shall be provided with individual delivery orders. Material ordered under the terms of this contract shall be delivered within 426 days after the date of the order. Notwithstanding any other provisions/clauses of this contract, no deliveries shall be made prior to the issuance of delivery order (DD Form 1155). Approved Source(s): Technical data for NSN 5965-01-204-8505 is available by navigate directly to the TDMT landing page at {HYPERLINK “https://tdmt.dla.mil”} or click the "Tech Docs" URL within a DIBBS solicitation or award. Interested parties should review the applicable drawings and specifications associated with Solicitation SPE7MX-26-R-X089 through the TDMT upon release of the solicitation. TDP Rev A Gen 1 IAW BASIC SPEC NR MIL-PRF-87819/1B(2) NOT 1 REVISION NR B DTD 12/09/2024 PART PIECE NUMBER: M87819/1-01 TDP Rev A Gen 1 IAW REFERENCE SPEC NR MIL-PRF-87819B(3) REVISION NR B DTD 12/21/2020 PART PIECE NUMBER: M87819/1-01 This NSN will be procured under a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) using FAR Part 12.201 procedures. A base period of 3 years with 2 – 1 year options. Based on market research, this item is commercial and the Government is using the policies contained in FAR Part 12.201 for this solicitation. Interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The solicitation will be avail

Meals Support Independence, MO

W6QM MICC FT MCCOY (RC)

59--MICROCIRCUIT,MEMORY

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

Z2NZ--Manhole Repairs at Montrose VAMC

242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, intends to issue Solicitation 36C24227R0012 for Project Manhole Repairs at Montrose VA Medical Center, 2094 Albany Post Rd, Montrose, NY 10548. This notice is for pre-solicitation purposes only and is issued to provide advance notice of the Government's intent to solicit this construction requirement. This notice is not a request for quotes, proposals, or bids, and no contract award will be made as a result of this announcement. The official solicitation is anticipated to be posted on or about October 30, 2026, on SAM.gov, at which time all solicitation documents, including the Statement of Work, drawings, specifications, and proposal submission instructions, will be made available. This procurement is anticipated to be issued as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Eligible SDVOSBs are encouraged to submit an offer upon release of the solicitation. All prospective offerors must be currently registered in www.sam.gov, www.dnb.com (Duns and Bradstreet) and be registered and verified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ at the time of offer submission and before award of this procurement. The applicable NAICS Code is 238110 with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The Magnitude of Construction for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. Scope of Work: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to procure construction services for the rehabilitation and repair of two existing underground utility manholes located at an entrance lane of the Montrose VA facility. The project involves repairing deteriorated concrete structures surrounding the manholes to restore structural integrity, prevent water infiltration, and ensure safe vehicular access. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, demolition and replacement of damaged concrete lids and frames, localized excavat

LEASE FOR ARMY RESERVE CENTER

W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE

Title – Lease for Army Reserve Center Offers due by – November 6, 2026 City, State, Zip of location – Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Primary point of contact – Charlie Efffinger, 502-315-6980, Charlie.J.Effinger@usace.army.mil USARC seeks a lease in Fort Wayne, IN, for space containing approximately a total of 62,000 square feet (sf). To include 8,715 sf of shop maintenance space, 8,100 sf of fenced secure military equipment parking space, 44,775 sf of service access maintenance shop apron and garage door access of a minimum 12’w x 14h’. Site Requirements (Breakdown): • Maintenance building and Grounds containing approximately a total of 62,000 square feet. • 8,715 sf of shop maintenance space: Work Bays 3,072 sf, Mechanical/Custodial 363 sf, Electric Room 122 sf, Telecom Room 300 sf, Equipment Alcove 672 sf, Men & Women’s Toilets & Showers 450 sf, Controlled Waste Storage 228 sf, Fluid Distribution 228 sf, Bay Safe Aisle 768 sf, Lactation Room 100 sf. • 1,164 sf of Indoor Ground Maintenance Support Area: Shop Office 138 sf, Locker Room 100 sf, Classroom/Break Area 200 sf, Tool Room 288 sf, Parts Room 288 sf and Library 150 sf. • 8,100 sf of Fenced Secured Military Equipment Parking. • 4,975 square yards (44,775 sf) of a service access maintenance shop apron with rating requirement: sealed concreate, able to support a 60- ton vehicle • Maintenance bay doors minimum 12ft wide x 14ft high • Access to public utilities and major roadway corridors • Roadways must accommodate commercial transport vehicles Lease Term The Lease shall be for a one-year base term plus four one-year option renewal terms. The lease will be renewed from year to year for four (4) additional one (1) year periods, for a total of five (5) one (1) year periods, provided that the government gives the Lessor thirty (30) days written notice. The lease allows the Army Reserve to utilize the land, facilities, and infrastructure on the site to perform deployment readiness level vehicular maintenance. Government shal

USCG Station at Cape Disappointment

W071 ENDIST PORTLAND

General. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER RFO FAR SUBPART 5.1, PRESOLICITATION. This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of industry so the government can make informed business decisions. We are seeking responses from both large and small business members of industry to include: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) to include Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). All interested parties are highly encouraged to respond. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is: TBD - The approximate value of Project will be $50M to $100M. Formal Sources Sought Response Due – before 3:00 pm PDT on 26 November 2026 2. Project Details and Background. The USCG Station at Cape Disappointment requires repairs, upgrades, and improvements to existing infrastructure and nearby areas to restore and retain full mission readiness. The Station is on an unstable sandbar which has experienced sediment migration into dock and adjacent waterway areas. Dock structures are failing and require repair/replacement. The vessel haul-out facility is currently inoperable due to sedimentation and requires the USCG to conduct frequent maintenance dredging. Haul-out structure is failing and requires replacement. Adjacent landscape features pose rockfall dangers above the engineering and maintenance buildings to people and property 3. Project Scope. Rockfall slope instability corrective measures: Anticipated rockfall mitigation will require corrective measures including but not limited to tree removal, rock scaling, rock dowel installa

Green Mountain Finger Lakes Invasive Species Map and Control

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8

Amendment 0003 has been issued for Solicitation 12444726Q0053. Please review the following updates: Updated deadline for quotes. Quotes are now due 11:59pm Eastern Time, November 2, 2026. Questions and responses for the questions asked during the question period. Questions and responses for the questions asked at the site visit. Updated Maps. The updated documents will be posted in the Attachments/Links section. All other documents remain unchanged. Amendment 0002 has been issued for Solicitation 12444726Q0053. Please review the following updates: The updated solicitation documents titled C05_Sol12444726Q0053_Attach1_SOW_V2 and C05_12444726Q0053_Attach2_MAPS_V1 have been posted. Additional Updates: • A site visit will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET at the: USFS Manchester Ranger Station Green Mountain National Forest 2538 Depot Street Manchester Center, VT 05255 POC for the visit: Stephanie Erlandson Stephanie.Erlandson@usda.gov | 802‑362‑2307 • Appendix B in the SOW has been updated to reflect the correct acreage totals. • Maps have been updated to remove Rocky Hollow . • All other changes are highlighted in yellow. Reminders: • The last day to submit questions is Monday, October 19, 2026 . • Quotes are due Monday, October 26, 2026, before 11:59 PM ET . The updated documents will be posted in the Attachments/Links section. All other documents remain unchanged. ********************************************************************************************************************************************* Amendment 0001 is issued for Solicitation 12444726Q0053, Green Mountain Finger Lakes Invasive Species Map and Control. Quantities for Line Items 0002–0004 have been updated. Revised documents (RFQ‑RV1, Attach1‑SOW‑RV1, and Attach4‑SOI‑RV1) are provided; please refer to the updated documents in the attachments section. All original terms and conditions remain unchanged. As a reminder, quotes are due Monday, 26 October 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m.

SPE4A6-27-R-0058, NSN 3110-00-455-6188, BEARING, ROLLER, NEEDLE

DLA AVIATION

NSN 3110-00-455-6188, BEARING, ROLLER, NEEDLE. This solicitation may result in firm-quantity purchase of 164 each for Commercial Items in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(a). The item description contains sources LEONARD SPA HELICOPTERS DIVISION (A0126), P/N 114RS214-5, RBC (51588), P/N 114RS214-5 and RBC INDUSTRIAL (06144), P/N 114RS214-5. The solicitation is Unrestricted. Inspection/Acceptance at Origin. FOB Destination. Required delivery is 434 days after receipt of order. Contractor First Article Test. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Homepage (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil).

Mather Fueling System Repairs

W071 ENDIST OMAHA

Project is located in Mather, CA. Includes all work to install a sampling gauge hatch on a manway, install a clock type mechanical gauge on a manway, recoat the exterior of the tank, replace the collision barriers, add a catwalk that extends across the entirety of the tank, and replace the audible and visual alarms. o Fix the remote containment basin drainage issue. o Replace the asphalt on the NE side of the fueling facility. o Repair the refueler parking concrete. o Replace the dispenser fuel monitor with a non-coalescing filter and install a water draw off system with a hand pump. o Replace the asphalt near the loading/unloading facility with a concrete path. o Replace POL building of the same size and at the same location. o Complete supplying, installation, and testing ATG system on Fuel Storage Tank, AVGAS. o Relocate the generator that is inside the compartmentalized area.

Frozen Vegetable Products: Carrots, Broccoli, Black Bean Burger Patties for Domestic Food Assistance

USDA AMS 3J14

Amendment 0002 (10/23/2026) - This Solicitation is hereby amended as follows: (1) Add the following material and orders have been added to the solicitation: (111710) VEG BLEND STIRFRY FRZ CTN-12/1 LB (4000012751-160, 4000012751-170 and 4000012751-180) (2) Add the Commodity Specification for Frozen Stir Fry Vegetable Blend dated 9-21-23 All other information remains unchanged. Amendment 0001 (10/22/2026) - This Solicitation is hereby amended as follows: (1) add the following materials and orders to the solicitation: 111052 CARROTS DICED FRZ CTN-12/2 LB, 110763 PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB, 100351 BEANS GREEN FRZ CTN-30 LB, 110763 PEAS GREEN FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB, 111230 MIXED VEGETABLES FRZ CTN-6/5LB (2) Extend the Bid Due date from 10/30/2026 to 11/05/2026 (3) Extend the Award Date from 11/16/2026 to 11/19/2026 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 2000011555 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Frozen Vegetable Products/Carrots, Broccoli, Black Bean Burger Patties. 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: Contractin

Mosquito Lake Control Tower Structural Standing Seam Metal Roof Replacement

W072 ENDIST PITTSBURGH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District has a project that involves the complete replacement of the standing seam metal roof on the Control Tower Building at Mosquito Creek Lake in Cortland, Ohio. The work is to be completed within 365 calendar days after written Notice to Proceed (NTP). Rough Estimate of this non-commercial construction project is between $150,000.00 and $350,000.00. The work includes rerouting existing vent and exhaust pipes through the masonry side wall, installing a new gutter system, and integrating a new, certified, non-penetrating Lightning Protection System. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 238160 - Roofing Contractors. The Small Business Size Standard is $19,000,000.00. Any resultant award will be for one (1) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. The Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued on, or about, 4 September 2026, via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), which posts the opportunity to SAM.gov. The anticipated award date is 13 November 2026. Basis of Award is best value to the Government. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with (IAW) RFO 12.203(a), price and past performance. The Government reserves the right to reject any quotes that are unrealistically low or exceed available funds for this requirement. Information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process for settling requests for equitable adjustments and duration goals to achieve definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts can be found by going to https://www.usace.army.mil/Strategic-Partnerships/Partnering/mod/129895/details/443/ then scrolling down on right hand side of page by clicking on View FFP Contract Changes Playbook Here.

Q301--Media Fill Testing for Clean Room Compliance - Pharmacy Base 4 years

249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)

Louisville VAMC seeks a contract for laboratory services to run surface sample testing and personnel aseptic technique competency testing results (gloved fingertip and thumb sampling and media fill testing) for the Pharmacy Service s sterile compounding spaces.

F-100 Control, Exhaust Noz

DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

See attached for Solicitation Amendment SPRTA1-26-R-1214-0001.

Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Next (ENX) RFI

NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

*************************************************************************** Update 2: This notice is to inform Industry that the Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Next (ENX) Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) will be released no later than two weeks from this posting. Upon release, the DRFP will reference the new title of the solicitation, changing from Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Next (ENX) to ENTERPRISE NEXT (ENX). Interested firms are encouraged to continue monitoring this website for the release of any solicitation, synopsis, or updates to this procurement. *************************************************************************** Update: This notice is to inform Industry that the Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Next (ENX) procurement is no longer on hold. The Government is currently in the early acquisition planning stage and a schedule will be forthcoming. We anticipate a release of the Draft Request for Proposal tentatively for Q3. No solicitation currently exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. Interested firms are encouraged to continue monitoring this website for the release of any solicitation, synopsis, or updates to this procurement. *************************************************************************** NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for the development and sustaining engineering of software and hardware systems that provide science data management for the Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Project titled ESDIS Next (ENX ). ENX is the evolution and follow-on to the current Earth Observing and Information System (EOSDID) Evolution and Development (EED)-3 contract. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) GSFC is seeking capability statements from all interested parties, including all socioeconomic categories of Small Businesses and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO APEX INSTRUCTMENTS

REGION 3 CONTRACTING OFFICE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE UNDER SAT Agency: Region III Environmental Protection Agency Requirement Title: Apex AIR Pro Multi-Pollutant Environmental Monitoring Starter Package and Consumables Notice Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Under SAT NAICS Code: 334513 – Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables PSC Code: 6630 – Chemical Analysis Instruments Description: The Environmental Protection Agency hereby gives notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price commercial contract to Apex Instruments, Inc. (204 Technology Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526) under the authority of RFO Part 13. The objective of this procurement is to acquire starter package renewal accounts, administrator renewal account and proprietary, factory-calibrated replacement Smart Gas Cartridges. Market research has determined that Apex Instruments, Inc. is the North American distribution rights holder, and certified warranty service provider for this specific hardware and software line. No other standard commercial distributors or authorized third-party resellers exist in the U.S. domestic open market. The Apex AIR Pro platform is uniquely required to meet agency mission parameters due to its: Patented, hot-swappable "Smart Gas Cartridge" technology that auto-configures without manual field calibration or laboratory downtime. Seamless compatibility with the agency’s pre-existing, proprietary data ingestion and cloud mapping pipelines. This is not a request for competitive proposals, and a written solicitation will not be issued. However, in accordance with federal acquisition guidelines, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Any response received within 10 days of publication of this notice will be thoroughly evaluated by the government solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to

16--NRP,WATER SEPARATOR

DLA AVIATION

Sources Sought for Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services, MCBH, Oahu, Hawaii

NAVFACSYSCOM HAWAII

See Sources Sought attachments

J036--Pneumatic Tube System Controls Modernization — Version 8 IT IT Security Controls Package TransLogic Corporation (Swisslog Healthcare) | Pneumatic Tube System Controls Modernization - SOLE SOURCE

245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)

Pneumatic Tube System Controls Modernization Version 8+ IT Security Controls Package TransLogic Corporation (Swisslog Healthcare) | Pneumatic Tube System Controls Modernization Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) Station 688 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422 | SOLE SOURCE

J045--RFQ - FY 27 - Petroleum Bulk Storage Tank Maintenance (B+4)

242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

Attachment 1: Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 01/15/2026 Revision: 03 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This solicitation is set aside for Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 Million. The FSC/PSC is J045. The NCO 2, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx NY 10468 is seeking Petroleum Bulk Storage Tank Maintenance. See the attached SOW for full details of services at New Jersey VA Healthcare System, East Orange and Lyons Campuses. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services: SEE PRICE/ COST SCHEDULE ATTACHED The purchase order period of performance is: Base Year: 12/1/2026 11/30/2027 Option Year 1: 12/1/2026 11/30/2028 Option Year 2: 12/1/2028 11/30/2029 Option Year 3: 12/1/2029 11/30/2030 Option Year 4: 12/1/2030 11/30/2031 Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: East Orange Campus 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ Postal Code: 07018 Country: UNITED STATES Address: Lyons Campus 151 Knollcroft Rd, Lyons, NJ Postal Code: 07939 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/b

Bar Grating and Saddle Clips

FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR

Fermilab is seeking to procure bar grating and saddle clips. Please see attached Fermilab RFP 388000kmb and associated documentation. Please review the RFP document fully, as it outlines how to submit a complete proposal package. Proposal Due Date: 5:00 PM CT, Friday, November 6, 2026 Submitting a complete proposal package includes: 1. Proposal with lead time 2. RFP 388000kmb 3. SARC - Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs (PROC-FRM-100 v1.0) – If not completed within the last year 4. PROC-FRM-466 - Proposal Certifications (v1.0) Amendment 01, dated October 23, 2026 - This Amendment adds the file "RFP 388000kmb Amendment 01" to the list of attachments. This Amendment provides clarification to the technical specifications. No other Terms have changed.

Service Order Desk

W6QM MICC-FT CARSON

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/ SOURCES SOUGHT FOR SOLUTION BASED CAPABILITY STATEMENTS ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Carson, CO, in coordination with the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), is seeking Solution based capability statement for an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for Market Research purposes. The requirement is to design, integrate, test, deploy, and support a modernized, commercial Service Order Desk Platform. The core objective is to decouple the Service Order Desk from the legacy Base Operations contract, transitioning it into an independent, highly automated, data-transparent, and user-centric platform. Successful solutions must deliver 100% auditable real-time tracking of funds by facility type, establish direct digital pathways with the Army Maintenance Application (ArMA) without manual data re-entry, and prevent premature ticket closures via multi-state tracking and parallel POC notifications.. Security compliance requires deployment in a secure Department of War (DOW) Impact Level 5 (IL5) cloud environment featuring Role-Based Access Control and CAC/SSO integration . Submissions must be Solution Based Capability Statement not exceeding 10 pages and must be submitted by Monday, November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT to Jessica Smith (Jessica.l.smith499.civ@army.mil), Frank Camacho (frank.m.camacho.civ@army.mil), and MAJ Ryan Lee (jong.d.lee2.mil@army.mil)

Power Supply Set

DLA LAND WARREN

ITEM: POWER SUPPLY SET NSN: 6130-01-659-7090 MFR / CAGE: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY (23386) MFR PART NO: 1100782-501 QTY: 143 OPTION QTY: 143 FOB: DESTINATION KIND OF CONTRACT: FIRM FIXED PRICE ONLY APPROVED SOURCE OR DISTRIBUTORS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS BUY. Solicitation release to web will be approximately 19 November 2026; close date approximately 5 January 2027. However, the dates may change; offerors are cautioned to reference the solicitation for the actual closing date. The solicitation contains a provision entitled 'Reverse Auction,' which allows for the use of reverse auction as a pricing technique. After the solicitation closes, the contracting officer will determine if a reverse auction will be held. If a reverse auction is held, contractors must be registered in the reverse auction system in order to participate in the auction. Additionally, the contractor representative participating in the auction must have taken the on-line reverse auction training prior to the auction. Registration, on-line training, and other information regarding the reverse auction can be found at https://dla.procurexinc.com. Any questions related to the reverse auction system or process can be directed to the contract specialist.

Yellow Split Peas, Vegetable Oil, Super Cereal Plus, Soft White Wheat and Hard Red Winter Wheat for use in International Food Assistance Programs

USDA AMS 3J14

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 2000011553/12-1NFP-27-B-0001 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Peas, Vegetable Oil, Wheat and Super Cereal Plus. This acquisition is a partial 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 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. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Informal Forum with the Ombudsman 1. Initial Point of Contact : Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement isunfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. 2. Escalation : If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested partiesare encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informalprocess, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization ofthe informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for