Frozen Meals & Entrees (Prepared Foods)

The contract seeks the supply of fully prepared frozen entrees including lasagna, chicken patties, and various breakfast items designed for ready-to-heat service in canteen operations. These meals must meet strict prepared food standards to ensure safety, consistency, and convenience for end users in institutional settings. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 311422 which pertains to frozen food manufacturing, indicating the supplier must have established capabilities in large-scale frozen meal production and packaging. The opportunity is posted by the Health and Human Services Commission in Texas with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time. While specific delivery locations and performance details are not provided, the place of performance is implied to be within Texas to support state-run canteen services. Vendors must be prepared to meet exacting quality and logistical requirements for frozen food distribution, including temperature-controlled handling and timely delivery schedules to ensure product integrity throughout the supply chain. All proposals must be submitted through the designated Texas SmartBuy portal before the deadline.