CANNED AND POUCH CHICKEN PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the supply of canned and pouch chicken products for use in domestic food assistance programs. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract, and deliveries will be made to various locations across the United States on an FOB destination basis. The solicitation includes various small business set-asides and price evaluation preferences for qualified HUBZone small businesses. • The contract requires the supply of two types of chicken products: CHICKEN BONED CAN-24/12.5 OZ and CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ. • Deliveries will be made between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. • The contractor must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements established in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.2. • The contract includes a probationary period for new contractors, during which awards will be limited to 10 truckloads per product.