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HUBZone-Certified Small Business Participation (Pricing Preference)

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This contract, issued by the Department of Agriculture under the USDA AMS 3J14, offers an opportunity specifically for HUBZone-certified small businesses to participate in a subcontracting opportunity related to the meat processing industry, classified under NAICS code 311611. The key feature of this contract is a pricing evaluation preference for those HUBZone-certified businesses, encouraging bids from manufacturers or producers within this category. The solicitation was posted on December 10, 2025, and while specific location details and point of contact information are not provided, the focus remains on supporting small businesses operating in designated Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). This initiative aims to promote economic development and job growth in these areas by giving a competitive advantage to qualified small business manufacturers or producers in the meat product sector, fostering increased federal procurement participation.

General Info

USDA contract favors HUBZone-certified small businesses in meat processing subcontracting opportunity.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

311611 - Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-26-B-0057.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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COOKED MEATS: BEEF CRUMBLES & PULLED PORK for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

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PostedDec 10

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Opportunity for HUBZone-certified small businesses to bid with price evaluation preference, provided they are the manufacturer/producer of the meat product.

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