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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Prepared Meat and Entrée Manufacturing

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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.
USDA Ams 3J14

POSTED

29 days ago

DEADLINE

in 2 months

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This subcontract for Prepared Meat and Entrée Manufacturing involves the fabrication, assembly, and packaging of various meat-based entrees, including turkey cutlets, pulled pork, chicken breast, beef stew, and buffalo style chicken strips. These products are intended for shelf-stable or chilled military rations and are supplied to prime contractors under Department of Defense subsistence supply chain contracts. The manufacturer must utilize industrial food processing and retort equipment while adhering to strict USDA inspection requirements and DLA quality standards, specifically PCR and CID compliance. A valid CAGE code is required for participation. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 21, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for military meat entree manufacturing; requires CAGE code; deadline September 21, 2026.

NAICS

311611 - Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE3S1-26-R-0011.

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PORK SAUSAGE LINKS

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → SUBSISTENCE SUPPLY CHAIN
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Supplies processed and packaged meat-based entrees for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts. Fabricates, assembles, and packages Turkey Cutlets, Pulled Pork, Chicken Breast, Beef Stew, and Buffalo Style Chicken Strips using industrial food processing and retort equipment for shelf-stable or chilled military rations. Requires USDA inspection, CAGE code, and DLA quality standards (PCR, CID) compliance. Delivers packaged meat entrees.

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