Find Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in Connecticut
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| Title | Agency | Due Date | Set-Aside | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Dog Food, Treats, Supplements & Miscellaneous Supplies | Connecticut Dept. of Correction | 2026-06-04 | — | $150K |
| Ice Cream | Connecticut West Hartford Nutrition Services | 2026-06-05 | — | $500K |
| Milk Bid | Connecticut West Hartford Nutrition Services | 2026-06-05 | — | $200K |
| Concession Services for Rockwell Theater | Connecticut BidNet Purchasing Group | 2026-06-12 | — | — |
| Concession Services at Rockwell Theater | City of Bristol | 2026-06-12 | NONE | $25K |
| Catering Services at Gallaher Mansion and South Norwalk Recreation Center | City of Norwalk, CT | 2026-06-16 | — | — |
| Catering Services at Gallaher Mansion and South Norwalk Recreation Center | City of Norwalk | 2026-06-16 | NONE | $250K |
| Direct Commodity Purchases | City of New Haven, CT | 2026-06-16 | — | — |
| Kitchen Fire Suppression 26-27 | City of New Haven, CT | 2026-06-16 | — | $500K |
| Grocery 26-27 | City of New Haven, CT | 2026-06-16 | — | — |
| Unitized Breakfast 26-27 | City of New Haven, CT | 2026-06-16 | — | — |
| Field House Concessions at Floyd Little Athletic Center | City of New Haven, CT | 2026-06-16 | — | $500K |
| Paper, Goods, Chemicals, and Supplies 26-27 | City of New Haven, CT | 2026-06-16 | — | — |
| Frozen Food & Staple Goods | Connecticut West Hartford Nutrition Services | 2026-06-22 | — | $600K |
| The Regional Education Service Center (RESC) Alliance Food Trust: Frozen, Groce… | Capitol Region Education Council | 2026-06-24 | — | — |
| Bread and Bakery Items | City of Bridgeport | 2026-06-26 | — | — |
| Grocery Items | City of Bridgeport | 2026-06-30 | — | — |
| Bid Tabulation - Cafeteria Acoustic Improvements | Town of Mansfield | 2099-12-31 | — | $396K |
| 68W Food Contract FY26 | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO CT.USPFO CT PROCUREMENT.W7MZ USPFO ACTIVITY CT ARNG | TBD | — | — |
| Cafeteria Consumables for Middletown Public Schools | Middle Town Public Schools | TBD | — | — |
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Tips for Winning Food & Nutrition Services Contracts in Connecticut
- ✓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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