Find Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in New York

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TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Ice CreamEmpire State BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-04
25-26.006 Food Service Management Program BidEmpire State BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-04
Culinary & Pastry Arts Foods/ProductsEmpire State BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-04
Summer Food Program Serviceor Support Services2026-06-04
25-26.006 Food Service Management Program Bidbids2026-06-04Minority Business Enterprise
Summer Food Service Program for Niagara County Department of Social ServicesEmpire State BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-04
Eggs, Cheese & Soy Based ProductsNassau County2026-06-04
Summer Food Service Program for Niagara County Department of Social ServicesNiagara County2026-06-04
Ice Creambids2026-06-04Minority Business Enterprise
25-26.006 Food Service Management Program Bidbids2026-06-04Minority Business Enterprise
Summer Food Service Program for Niagara County Department of Social Servicesbids2026-06-04Minority Business Enterprise
Eastern Correctional Commissary ContractCorrections and Community Supervision, NYS Dept. of2026-06-05$10.0M
Dishwasher - Conveyor TypeState University of New York (SUNY)2026-06-05$125K
Food Service EquipmentEmpire State BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-05
IFB-7632-Yfd FS# 8 Kitchen RenovationsEmpire State BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-05
HVAC-R and commercial kitchen appliance maintenance and repairs.Empire State BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-05
Service, repair and purchasing of parts for commercial kitchen equipment.Empire State BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-05
IFB-7632-Yfd FS# 8 Kitchen Renovationsbids2026-06-05Minority Business Enterprise
Concession ServicesMental Health, NYS Office of2026-06-09$2.0M
Bread Products (Frozen)Empire State BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-09

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Tips for Winning Food & Nutrition Services Contracts in New York

  • 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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