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Prepared Meats and Protein Supply

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Response Deadline11/04/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Prepared Meats and Protein Supply involves the manufacture, packaging, and delivery of fully cooked protein products, such as Salisbury Steak, for prime contractors supporting the Hidalgo County Head Start Program in Texas. The selected provider is responsible for supplying products using specific manufacturer item numbers and must provide comprehensive nutrition and ingredient labeling for all deliveries. To ensure compliance with federal guidelines, all products must meet the strict requirements of the USDA Child Nutrition Program and adhere to Buy American standards. The solicitation was posted on October 17, 2026, with a response deadline of November 4, 2026, falling under NAICS code 311611 for shellfish, shrimp, and crab milling, though the scope focuses specifically on prepared meat proteins.

General Info

Subcontract for USDA-compliant prepared meat supply for Hidalgo County Head Start Program.

Agency

Texas → Head Start Program

NAICS

311611 - Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-0607-11-04-02.

The full solicitation package (12 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Child Nutrition Food Products

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Timeline

PostedOct 17

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Response DeadlineNov 4

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Response Deadline

11/04/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 18 days

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AgencyTexas → Head Start Program

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Organization / AgencyTexas → Head Start Program

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Supplies fully cooked, packaged protein products for prime contractors on Hidalgo County Head Start Program projects. Manufactures, packages, and delivers pre-cooked meat products, such as Salisbury Steak, using specific manufacturer item numbers. Provides nutrition and ingredient labels. Meets USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements and Buy American standards. Delivers packaged, fully cooked meat products.

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