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This Government Contract opportunity from Washington was posted on September 26, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Bison Meat Production and Packaging

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NAICS: 311611
Federal
Supplement 303 Ham Products - September 2026
Solicitation # 12-3J14-Notice-26-020
The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting the competitive purchase of boneless, fully cooked, water-added ham products for distribution to Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Solicitation 12-3J14-Notice-26-020, effective September 2026, updates Supplement 303 to include revised verbiage for domestic origin of meat components, spinal cord removal requirements, and the allowance of two 2.5 lb saddle packs to satisfy the 5 lb pack requirement for sliced ham. All products must be derived from fresh chilled pork and produced in accordance with Food Safety and Inspection Service regulations, with a processing timeline not exceeding 60 days prior to shipment. Contractors must adhere to strict packaging and labeling standards, utilizing high oxygen and high moisture barrier casings for bulk hams and vacuum-sealed bags or thermoformed packaging for sliced and diced varieties. Compliance is monitored by the USDA Quality Assessment Division through either direct grading-based monitoring or audit-based verification. Those opting for audit-based verification must submit a detailed technical proposal in a non-portable document format, such as Microsoft Word, along with product samples for evaluation. Award responsiveness is based on technical eligibility, food defense capabilities, and the ability to provide domestic origin certifications and certificates of conformance.
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The contract calls for the supply of between 21,000 and 23,000 pounds of bison meat, packaged in compliance with specific regulatory standards that require clear labeling indicating the product’s origin, net weight, and an OSPI code. All packaging and labeling must meet the requirements set by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to ensure traceability and adherence to state procurement guidelines for educational nutrition programs. The product must be produced and prepared under conditions that maintain food safety and quality throughout processing and handling. This is a subcontract opportunity with a NAICS code of 311611, which classifies it under meat processing activities. Responses are due by November 12, 2024, and the solicitation was posted on September 26, 2024. The place of performance and detailed contact information are not specified in the provided data, but the contracting entity is the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, indicating this supply is intended for use in public school food service programs. Vendors must ensure full compliance with labeling and packaging protocols to meet the agency’s standards for nutrition, transparency, and accountability in federally funded child nutrition initiatives.

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Supply 21,000–23,000 lbs bison meat with OSPI-compliant labeling for Washington public school nutrition programs.

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This scope was carved out of RFP 2025-14.

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Local Food for Washington Schools

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AgencyWashington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Supply of bison meat (21,000–23,000 lbs.) in compliant packaging with labeling indicating origin, weight, and OSPI code.

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