Find Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in Maryland

30 active opportunities· Updated daily

12+ agencies2 set-aside1 with posted budget

Active food & nutrition services opportunities in Maryland right now come from agencies including Montgomery County, MD - Department of Recreation, Montgomery County, MD - Department of General Services and City of Baltimore, among others. The nearest deadline is October 27, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find food & nutrition services bids in Maryland?

Maryland food & nutrition services solicitations are spread across 12+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Maryland sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a food & nutrition services bid is worth your time. The 30 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Purchase of Dietary EquipmentClifton T. Perkins Hospital Center2026-10-27Total Small Business Set-Aside$50K
NTA-509-27 Dairy and Juice ProductsBaltimore County Public Schools2026-10-29--
Catering Services: Snow Emergencies & Regular Events.City of Baltimore2026-11-03--
Catering Services: Snow Emergencies & Regular EventsCity of Baltimore2026-11-04--
Exclusive Beverage and Pouring RightsUniversity of Maryland-Baltimore County2026-11-05--
RFP 51512 Dining Kitchen Hood CleaningUniversity of Maryland - College Park2026-11-30--
Dining and Nutrition Management ServicesSaint Mary's College of Maryland2026-12-02--
[Recompete] Wheaton Library CafeMontgomery County, MD - Department of General Services2026-12-05--
[Recompete] Food Services Operations (PSHQ and EOB)Montgomery County, MD - Department of General Services2026-12-06--
Sole Source- United States Naval Academy NASEC Catering ServicesDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-12-21NONE-
[Recompete] Provides an incentive program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…Montgomery County, MD - Office of Food Systems Resilience2027-02-14--
[Recompete] Fresh, culturally appropriate, nutrient-dense produce from local fa…Montgomery County, MD - Office of Food Systems Resilience2027-02-15--
[Recompete] vending machines and vending servicesMontgomery County, MD - Department of Correction & Rehabilitation2027-02-20--
[Recompete] Time and Material kitchen hood, Laundry exhaust systems & HVAC duct…Montgomery County, MD - Department of General Services2027-03-29--
[Recompete] Recreation Instructor- Health, Fitness, Exercise, Dance and Nutriti…Montgomery County, MD - Department of Recreation2027-03-31--
[Recompete] Large Commercial Kitchen EquipmentMontgomery County, MD - Department of Recreation2027-05-12--
[Recompete] Provides a Safe and Sanitary Place for Homeless Persons During Extr…Montgomery County, MD - Department of Health & Human Svcs2027-06-30--
[Recompete] Catering/Food ServicesMontgomery County, MD - Department of Recreation2027-06-30--
[Recompete] Food/Catering ServicesMontgomery County, MD - Department of Recreation2027-06-30--
[Recompete] Provides Meals and Outreach Services to Homeless Persons Living in …Montgomery County, MD - Department of Health & Human Svcs2027-06-30--

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Tips for Winning Food & Nutrition Services Contracts in Maryland

  • ✓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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