Frozen Ground Beef Supply (80/20 Lean)

The contract calls for the supply of 12,000 pounds of frozen ground beef meeting the IMPS 136 standard with a lean-to-fat ratio of 80 percent to 20 percent. The product must be packaged in sealed plastic bags with a thickness of at least 1 mil, and each batch must be no more than six months old at the time of delivery to ensure freshness and quality. Proper labeling is required, including all necessary information for traceability and compliance, and the beef must maintain acceptable color quality throughout handling and transport. The delivery location is specified as Edgefield, South Carolina, with a zip code of 29824, where the product will be received by the Federal Correctional Institution. This is a subcontract awarded under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses qualify to bid. The North American Industry Classification System code is 311611, identifying the contract within the meat manufacturing sector. It was posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The contracting agency is the Department of Justice through its facility at FCI Edgefield, and while no point of contact is listed, all bids must comply with the specified technical and administrative requirements to be considered. The opportunity is accessible through the SAM. gov portal for qualified small businesses seeking to fulfill federal meat supply needs.