Food & Nutrition Services RFPs

652 active opportunities across 46states · Updated daily

Title	Agency	State	Due Date	Set-Aside	Est. Value
MTU DHH Ghost Kitchen	Michigan Tech University	MI	2026-06-04	—	$300K
Preventive Maintenance and Repair of Food Service Equipment	U.S. Department Of Defense	CO	2026-06-04	Total Small Business	$5.0M
B2701: Cereal	Rocky Mountain E-BidNet Purchasing System	CO	2026-06-04	—	—
Vending Machine Services - Various County Buildings	Northampton County	PA	2026-06-04	—	$2.0M
BID #1-26/27 - Dunlap Elementary School Kitchen Modernization Project Addendum …	Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District	CA	2026-06-04	—	—
Smart Vending Machines for Tracking and Dispensing Medical Supplies and Other G…	Montgomery County, MD	MD	2026-06-04	—	—
Ice Cream	Empire State BidNet Purchasing Group	NY	2026-06-04	—	—
L286 - Bread and Bread Products	St. Tammany Parish Public Schools	LA	2026-06-04	—	—
Campus Dining Improvements - Phase 1 (Thunder Hill Building)	The University of North Carolina	NC	2026-06-04	—	—
Local Beef Bid for Buncombe, Caldwell, Haywood, and Henderson County Schools	North Carolina Haywood County Board of Education	NC	2026-06-04	—	$362K
Margarine and Shortening	North Carolina Department of Adult Correction	NC	2026-06-04	—	$400K
Miscellaneous Refrigerated Frozen, and Dry Staple Foods for Student Nutrition S…	Garland Independent School District	TX	2026-06-04	—	—
Canned Foods	U3P	UT	2026-06-04	—	—
Inmate and Detention Supplies	Cleveland County	OK	2026-06-04	—	$500K
Plaquemines Parish School Board #26-004 \| Milk/Dairy Products Bid 2026-2027	Plaquemines Parish School Board	LA	2026-06-04	—	$500K
Detention Food Service/Laundry Worker	City of Baton Rouge	LA	2026-06-04	—	—
25-26.006 Food Service Management Program Bid	Empire State BidNet Purchasing Group	NY	2026-06-04	—	—
Culinary & Pastry Arts Foods/Products	Empire State BidNet Purchasing Group	NY	2026-06-04	—	—
Dairy Products (Excluding Milk)	U3P	UT	2026-06-04	—	—
Summer Food Program Service	or Support Services	NY	2026-06-04	—	—

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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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