Find Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in Texas
168 active opportunities· Updated daily
Active food & nutrition services opportunities in Texas right now come from agencies including JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF, San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District and Victoria ISD, among others. The nearest deadline is September 8, 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 Texas?
Texas food & nutrition services solicitations are spread across 10+ 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 Texas 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 168 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.
| Title | Agency | Due Date | Set-Aside | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Qtr FY27 Food Service Meat- FDC Houston | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-08 | SBA | - |
| 1st Qtr FY27 Food Service Kosher - FDC Houston | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-08 | SBA | $3.0M |
| Walk-In Freezer and Cooler Cleaning & Sanitizing Services (Food Service) | San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District | 2026-09-08 | - | - |
| TX-UNPS Access for Child Nutrition Programs | Texas Dept. Of Agriculture | 2026-09-08 | - | $3.0M |
| 1st Qtr FY27 Food Service Subsistence - FDC Houston | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-08 | SBA | $1.5M |
| UNPS Access for Child Nutrition Programs | BidNet Direct (TX) | 2026-09-08 | Minority Business Enterprise | - |
| Electrical Services & Materials (Food Service) | San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District | 2026-09-08 | - | - |
| Refrigeration Temperature Monitoring Systems & Services (Food Service) | San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District | 2026-09-08 | - | - |
| Walk-In Freezer & Cooler Cleaning & Sanitizing Services (Food Service) | San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District | 2026-09-08 | - | - |
| JCCC - MTC Laundry Renovation & Catering Storage | Vaughn Construction | 2026-09-09 | - | - |
| Employee Uniforms for Maintenance & Child Nutrition | Edinburg ISD | 2026-09-09 | - | $200K |
| 2026-103F — Restaurant, Food and Catering | Humble ISD | 2026-09-09 | - | - |
| Food Staples & Misc. Frozen Foods | Victoria ISD | 2026-09-10 | - | $500K |
| FCI LA TUNE - 1st Qtr FY2027 - MILK | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-10 | NONE | - |
| Food Services - Ice Machines | Leander ISD | 2026-09-10 | - | $50K |
| Frozen Meats & Meat Products | Victoria ISD | 2026-09-10 | - | $500K |
| 26014L31 Addendum 6 — Food Services - Ice Machines | Leander Independent School District - Purchasing | 2026-09-10 | - | - |
| 26014L31 Addendum 7 — Food Services - Ice Machines | Leander Independent School District - Purchasing | 2026-09-10 | - | - |
| FY27 1st Quarter FCI Bastrop Dairy Menu | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-11 | SBA | $30K |
| FY27 1st Quarter FCI Bastrop Bread Menu | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-11 | SBA | $200K |
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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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