Procurement of commodities and services for market support FNS nutrition assistance FAS humanitarian food aid and disaster programs.

This procurement forecast issued by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service involves the acquisition of frozen whole bagged chicken weighing between 36 and 43 pounds per carton. The commodities are intended to support various federal initiatives, including market support, Food and Nutrition Service nutrition assistance, Food Assistance Program humanitarian food aid, and disaster relief programs. The contract falls under NAICS code 311615, which pertains to poultry meat processing. The procurement process is currently in the forecast stage, with an anticipated posting date in May 2026. Interested parties and potential vendors can direct inquiries to the designated point of contact and small business specialist, Chelsie Prange, via the provided agency email. This opportunity is part of a broader effort to secure essential food commodities for large-scale government assistance and humanitarian relief operations.