Final Supplement 603 Frozen Bison Items - April 2026

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has posted an updated Supplement 603 for the procurement of frozen bison products, including ground bison and bison stew meat, for federal food and nutrition assistance programs. The supplement outlines the requirements for contractors, including the need for a technical proposal, quality control program, and compliance with various regulations and standards, such as the Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) and the Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS). Contractors must also ensure humane handling and welfare of bison, as outlined in the Meat Institute Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines & Audit Guide. The supplement also includes information on packaging, labeling, and delivery requirements. Key aspects of the job include: • Producing frozen bison products that meet the specified requirements • Implementing a quality control program to ensure conformance with the requirements • Complying with regulations and standards, such as FPPS and IMPS • Ensuring humane handling and welfare of bison • Packaging and labeling products in accordance with the requirements • Delivering products to AMS-assigned destinations