Packaged Cornmeal, Fortified Rice, Corn-Soy Blend, Beans, Peas, Lentils, Wheat, Oil, and Super Cereal Plus

This is a combined for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12-1NFP-26-B-0019 (2000011391) is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for packaged cornmeal, fortified rice, corn-soy blend, beans, peas & lentils, wheat, vegetable oil and super cereal plus for international food assistance programs. This acquisition is partially 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. Process: The

Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution. Review Timeline: The

Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern. Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance. Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2. USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the