Bid guide
How to bid on Pork and Ham products for USDA Domestic Food Assistance Programs
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for ham and pork products. These products are intended for use in domestic food assistance programs. This is an opportunity for food suppliers to provide essential goods to government initiatives.
This solicitation, 12-3J14-26-B-0368, is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for these specific products.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on July 28, 2026. The deadline for submitting bids is August 06, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. It is crucial to submit your offer before this exact time and date.
Offers are being requested now, and the agency will not issue a separate written solicitation. Your response to this announcement is your formal bid.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a partial set-aside for small business concerns. This means a portion of the contract is reserved specifically for small businesses, making it a suitable opportunity for eligible small food suppliers specializing in pork and ham products.
Firms with experience in supplying food products, particularly meat, to large-scale programs or distributors would be well-suited for this bid.
How to respond
To access the full details and prepare your response, you need to view the original source of the opportunity on the portal. Click the designated link to open the opportunity.
If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents, though for some bids this is not required.
Tips for a competitive response
Ensure your bid strictly adheres to all requirements outlined in the solicitation. Pay close attention to any specifications regarding product quality, packaging, and delivery terms, even if not explicitly detailed in this summary.
As this is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), pricing will be a significant factor. Develop a competitive pricing strategy while ensuring you can meet all product specifications and delivery obligations. Review all incorporated provisions and clauses, which can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, to fully understand your responsibilities and the terms of the contract.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Agriculture, Department of; the original posting controls.