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This Solicitation opportunity from Texas was posted on April 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Child Nutrition Program-South Texas Cooperative Local Beef Products RFP 25-0168

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RFP25-0168State & Local

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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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This solicitation seeks vendors to supply local beef products suitable for the Child Nutrition Program operated by the South Texas Cooperative members, supporting nutritious meal preparation for students. Vendors must provide items that meet specific descriptions, specifications, and technical requirements outlined in the bid, with opportunities to offer additional relevant products. Participating cooperative members will select from available goods based on their district's menu needs and preferences, and must comply with USDA school nutrition standards, the Buy American Provision, and any related state regulatory requirements. Vendors should be authorized to do business within the state of Texas and ideally serve all participating districts, although some geographical restrictions may apply. The contract is managed by Region One Education Service Center, located in Edinburg, Texas, with a deadline for vendor responses by mid-February 2026. The procurement emphasizes transparency, requiring cost or price analysis for items not listed in the bid. The cooperative framework allows for flexibility in product selection to meet varying nutritional and operational needs across districts while ensuring compliance with federal and state nutrition guidelines. Key contacts for the solicitation include purchasing officials Roberto Meave, Lori Atwood Ramos, and Albento Anguiano, with all communications facilitated through the Region One ESC purchasing office.

General Info

Vendors supply USDA-compliant local beef for South Texas schools, deadline February 2026.

Agency

Texas → ESC REGION 1

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Addendum 1 - CNP-STC Local Beef Products RFP 25-0168

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Addendum 2: CNP-STC Local Beef Products RFP 25-0168

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RFP 25-0168 Child Nutrition Program South Texas Cooperative Local Beef Products

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Response deadline changed from Feb 18, 2026 to Apr 1, 2026. The notice description changed.

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AgencyTexas → ESC REGION 1
Contacts4 people available
OfficeEDINBURG, TX, 78541, USA
Organization / Agency
Texas → ESC REGION 1
Office AddressEDINBURG, TX, 78541, USA

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PURPOSE: The intent of this procurement solicitation, Child Nutrition Program – South Texas Cooperative LocalBeef Products is to contract with responsive and responsible Vendors, known asa company or firm whose purpose is to provide local beef items suitable for theChild Nutrition Program – South Texas Cooperative Members for the operation oftheir feeding programs, and preparation of nutritious student meals. Item descriptions, specifications and/or technicalrequirements and estimated quantities are provided for items and an opportunityfor Vendors to provide a product list for other items not specified in the BidTableand within the scope and intent of this bid solicitation. Region One ESC and its cooperative membersare required to conduct a cost or price analysis for the procurement of goodsand/or services not listed in the BidTable, and within the scope of servicesoffered with this bid solicitation. Cooperative members are responsible for the selection of goods and/orservices available to meet their individual district menu needs, nutritiongoals, storage capabilities, and student/staff/community preferences. Although Vendors may restrict service andsales to certain geographical areas or Member Districts within the scope ofthis Request for Proposal (RFP), sales without restriction to all participatingdistricts is preferred. Food and beverage items must meet the USDA schoolnutrition standards and requirements, as well as the Buy American Provision,and any additional requirements mandated by the United States Department ofAgriculture (USDA) and/or Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and/or otherapplicable state agencies for cooperative members. Vendor(s) must be approvedto do business in the state in which they are proposing service of goods in responseto this RFP.

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