Supplement 602 Lamb Products - September 2025

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking contractors to provide frozen lamb products for distribution to federal food and nutrition assistance programs. The contractor must meet the requirements outlined in the Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Lamb Products, Frozen, and the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - Domestic Programs. The contractor will be required to provide a Certificate of Conformance and ensure that all products are properly labeled and packaged. Some key requirements include: • The products must be produced in accordance with Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulations. • The products must be frozen to an internal temperature of not higher than 0°F (-17.8°C) within 72 hours from the time the lot was placed into the freezer. • The products must be stored, shipped, and delivered at temperatures that do not exceed 0°F (-17.8°C). • The contractor must have a Quality Assessment Division (QAD)-approved Food Defense Plan. • The contractor must comply with animal handling and welfare requirements. • The contractor must provide a written program that ensures proper animal handling and welfare techniques are conducted from the time the transportation conveyance enters the facility’s premises through the stunning and exsanguination of the animal.