USDA-Grade Food Supply and Ingredient Procurement

This contract involves the supply of USDA-certified ingredients including Choice-grade beef, AA-grade eggs, and frozen produce to support on-site meal preparation with strict adherence to quality standards and cold chain integrity. All delivered goods must meet federal specifications for safety, freshness, and handling, ensuring consistent nutritional value and compliance with agricultural and food service regulations. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 424480 for meat and meat product merchant wholesalers. The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2026, with a response deadline of June 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM, and requires fulfillment to a designated performance location in Johnston, Iowa, with ZIP code 50131. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Defense under the W7NP Uspfo Activity Nj Arng office, indicating the end-use of these ingredients supports military or defense-affiliated feeding operations. Suppliers must maintain end-to-end cold chain control from source to delivery and comply with all USDA verification protocols to qualify for award.