Supplement 303 Ham Products - September 2026

This solicitation is a supplemental amendment (Supplement 303) to the USDA‑AMS Master Invitation for Purchase of Ham Products (boneless, fully‑cooked, water‑added). Contractors must be pre‑qualified by submitting product samples and a technical proposal that demonstrates compliance with detailed federal specifications (FPPS), animal‑welfare requirements, domestic‑origin certification, food‑defense plans, and quality‑assurance procedures. Two compliance pathways are offered: (A) QAD grading‑based monitoring (no technical proposal required) or (B) audit‑based verification (requires a full technical proposal and on‑site capability‑assessment audit). Products include bulk, sliced, and diced ham in specific weight/size configurations, with strict labeling, packaging, and traceability mandates. All shipments must be frozen, shipped in 1,000‑case lots (≈40,000 lb per lot), and meet stringent fat, sodium, and microbial limits. Ongoing USDA/AMS audits (monthly, quarterly, or as needed) verify conformance; contractors bear all audit‑related costs. • Federal purchase of fully‑cooked, water‑added ham for nutrition‑assistance programs. • Required technical proposal (or QAD monitoring) and sample submission; eligibility confirmed by Standards & Specifications Division. • Domestic‑origin meat only; strict animal‑handling, spinal‑cord removal, and humane‑slaughter standards. • Detailed product specifications (weight, dimensions, fat ≤ 3 %, sodium ≤ 650 mg/100 g, PFF ≥ 15‑17 %). • Mandatory labeling, traceability codes, USDA shield, “institutional use only” statements. • Delivery in frozen condition (≤ 0 °F) with tamper‑proof seals; 1,000‑case shipments per lot. • Continuous QAD audit/monitoring; contractor pays all audit costs. • No fixed deadline; submissions accepted continuously; award timing not disclosed.