Find Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in Texas

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TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Miscellaneous Refrigerated Frozen, and Dry Staple Foods for Student Nutrition S…Garland Independent School District2026-06-04
26-001 Addendum 1 — Restaurants and Catering ServicesMansfield ISD2026-06-04
FCC POLLOCK-Q4 FY26 Subsistence-National MenuU.S. Department Of Justice2026-06-05$500K
Fci Bastrop - Q4 FY26 MilkU.S. Department Of Justice2026-06-05$500K
Fci Bastrop - Q4 FY26 National MenuU.S. Department Of Justice2026-06-05$500K
Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning ServicesTexas BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-05
Fci Bastrop - Q4 FY26 BreadU.S. Department Of Justice2026-06-05$50K
FCC POLLOCK-Q4 FY26 Subsistence-BreadU.S. Department Of Justice2026-06-05$500K
FCC POLLOCK-Q4 FY26 Subsistence-Kosher/Halal FoodsU.S. Department Of Justice2026-06-05$500K
Local Food and Catering ServicesHarris County Department of Education2026-06-09$10.0M
26/010TD-02 — Local Food and Catering ServicesHarris County Dept of Education2026-06-09
Fire Suppression System Services for Student Nutrition (SNS)Garland Independent School District2026-06-11
Purchase of Public Health Vending MachinesTexas BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-11
Nutritional ServicesTexas City of San Antonio2026-06-11$21.5M
Commercial Concession Services for the Credit Union of Texas Event CenterCity of Allen2026-06-11$2.0M
6100019587 Nutritional ServicesCity of San Antonio2026-06-11$2.0M
Purchase of Public Health Vending MachinesDallas County2026-06-11
Food, Restaurants, Catering Services & ConcessionsNorthside ISD2026-06-11
RFP for Inmate Commissary ServicesTexas BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-12
Kitchen SuppliesTexas Health and Human Services Commission2026-06-12Minority Business Enterprise

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Tips for Winning Food & Nutrition Services Contracts in Texas

  • 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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Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in Texas