Food & Nutrition Services RFPs

989 active opportunities across 50states · Updated daily

Title	Agency	State	Due Date	Set-Aside	Est. Value
FCI Atlanta FY2027 1ST QTR Quarterly Subsistence Food Products	JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF	GA	2026-09-05	SBA	-
Fci Atlanta FY2027 1ST Quarter Bread and Milk	JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF	GA	2026-09-05	NONE	-
Fci Atlanta 1ST Quarter FY2027 Certified Diet	JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF	GA	2026-09-05	SBA	-
District 3 Wide Food Contract	INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE	AZ	2026-09-05	SBA	-
Remimbursable Meal Vending Machine	Canyons School District	UT	2026-09-05	-	$22K
RFB Cook dinner (menu is up to your choosing) and dessert for 100 guests	Quinault Indian Nation	WA	2026-09-06	-	-
Provide Food Services for Breakfast and Lunch for Students.	S6735 - ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER SCHOOL	NM	2026-09-06	-	-
Enterprise Ticketing Platform for Morgan State University	Morgan State University	MD	2026-09-07	LOCAL	$1.5M
UGR-E Heater Trays	DEPT OF DEFENSE	PA	2026-09-07	NONE	$15.0M
RFQ – Recreation Center Concession Services – City of Lemoore 2026	City Of Lemoore	CA	2026-09-07	-	-
Catering Services (BD-26-370-3702-2140)	U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Property & Procurement	VI	2026-09-07	-	-
OMHSAS/NSH Kitchen Equipment PM/Repair	Department of Human Services "prior DPW"	PA	2026-09-07	-	$200K
Head Start Stx : Kingshill Kitchen Ac Unit (BD-26-720-7202-1630)	U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Property & Procurement	VI	2026-09-07	-	-
Kitchen Bathroom Supplies	BidNet Portal - AK	AK	2026-09-07	Minority Business Enterprise	-
Food and Beverage Transport Containers	DEPT OF DEFENSE	US	2026-09-07	SBA	-
Event Space Rental (BD-26-380-3802-2405)	U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Property & Procurement	VI	2026-09-07	-	-
FCI Herlong 1st Quarter Subsistence Fy 27	JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF	CA	2026-09-08	SBA	-
FCI Danbury Kosher Qtr 1 FY27	JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF	CT	2026-09-08	SBA	-
1st Qtr FY27 Food Service Meat- FDC Houston	JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF	TX	2026-09-08	SBA	-
1st Qtr FY27 Food Service Kosher - FDC Houston	JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF	TX	2026-09-08	SBA	$3.0M

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About Food & Nutrition Services Government Procurement

Food and nutrition procurement covers school meal programs (USDA NSLP/SBP), institutional food service for federal facilities, military dining (DLA Troop Support), and commodity distribution programs. The USDA distributes over $30 billion annually through child nutrition programs alone, making this one of the largest government spending categories.

Key Agencies

• USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support
• Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
• Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
• State departments of education (school nutrition programs)

Tips for Vendors

• USDA commodity programs (Section 4(a) and Section 6 of NSLA) provide free food to schools. Processors who convert USDA commodities into finished products can access a stable, high-volume market.
• DLA Troop Support is the single largest government food buyer: they manage subsistence contracts for all military branches. Prime vendor contracts for military dining facilities are multi-year, high-value opportunities.
• School nutrition RFPs are issued by individual school districts or state departments of education, not by USDA directly. Monitor state procurement portals and school district websites for food service management company (FSMC) solicitations.

Food & Nutrition Services RFP FAQ

How does the USDA school lunch program create procurement opportunities?

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million meals daily. School districts procure food products, food service management, kitchen equipment, and delivery services. USDA provides per-meal reimbursements and commodity foods, but districts buy from commercial vendors through competitive bidding. FSMC contracts can be worth millions annually for large districts.

What are DLA Troop Support subsistence contracts?

DLA Troop Support manages the military's food supply chain through Prime Vendor contracts (full-line food distribution to military dining facilities), OCONUS subsistence contracts, and operational rations (MREs). These are multi-year, high-volume contracts. Vendors bid through DLA's internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or FedBizOpps/SAM.gov.

Do food vendors need special certifications for government contracts?

Yes. USDA facilities require USDA inspection for meat and poultry products. FDA registration is required for most food facilities. Food service companies need state health department licenses. For school nutrition, FSMC contracts require compliance with USDA nutrition standards (7 CFR Part 210). HACCP plans are often required in proposals.

Are there small business opportunities in government food procurement?

Yes. Small business set-asides apply to DLA Troop Support contracts under FAR Part 19. Many school districts have local vendor preferences. The USDA DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specifically encourages small and local farm participation. State-level purchases often have MBE/WBE goals for food service contracts.

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