FROZEN COOKED BEEF PRODUCTS for National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs

The USDA is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to acquire frozen cooked beef products to be used in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. This acquisition is set‑aside for small business concerns and will be awarded under competitive procurement procedures. No separate written solicitation will be issued; offers must be submitted in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The contract will supply commercially prepared frozen beef items that meet USDA specifications and will support federal nutrition assistance meals nationwide. • Small‑business set‑aside (SBA) procurement • IFB (Invitation for Bid) format – price‑focused award • Product: frozen, cooked beef suitable for school lunch menus • Requirement tied to NSLP and other federal nutrition programs • No separate solicitation – offers submitted directly to USDA • Procurement governed by FAR Part 5.101(d) and USDA clauses