Frozen Beef Coarse Ground Products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation issues an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for frozen beef coarse ground products to be used in domestic food assistance programs. The contract will be a partially set‑aside award for small business concerns, requiring vendors to supply the specified meat product under USDA specifications. The solicitation incorporates all standard FAR clauses and includes a protest procedure for interested parties. • Product: Frozen beef coarse ground suitable for food assistance distribution. • Set‑aside: Small business partial set‑aside; compliance with USDA small‑business requirements required. • Deadline: Bid responses must be received by November 2, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time. • Location of performance: Washington, DC (contract fulfillment likely nationwide). • Contact: USDA contracting office (Kevin Day).