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This Government Contract opportunity from Iowa was posted on August 10, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Ground Beef Supply – 80/20 Lean/Fat Ratio, Frozen

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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 subcontract agreement involves the supply of 5,000 units of frozen ground beef with a specific 80% lean and 20% fat ratio. All provided products must strictly adhere to USDA and federal food safety standards to ensure quality and compliance. The opportunity was posted by the state of Iowa on August 10, 2026, with a response deadline set for August 24, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 311611, this procurement process is managed through the SciQuest bidding platform.

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Iowa subcontract for 5,000 units of USDA compliant 80/20 frozen ground beef.

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 005-RFB-2992-2027.

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Supply of 5,000 units of frozen ground beef with 80% lean / 20% fat ratio, meeting USDA and federal food safety standards.

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