Find Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in Virginia

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TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
School Nutrition Service - Fresh ProduceChesapeake Public Schools2026-06-04$1.5M
89--Food Supply & Delivery Services for BIA-OJSU.S. Department Of The Interior2026-06-05$3.0M
Misc Food Service ItemsDepartment of General Services2026-06-09$15K
Lcs DisposablesCity of Lynchburg2026-06-10$100K
SNS - Staple FoodsChesapeake Public Schools2026-06-10
Meal Deliveries to Camp Dodge VAARNGU.S. Department Of Defense2026-06-15$15K
Vdc/Invite To Bid, Oils And Shortening/2026120944Virginia Department of General Services2026-06-15SBA$420K
Cafeteria Program Administrative ServicesNorth Prince George Government2026-06-17
4TH Qtr FY26 - Kosher Halal Subsistence - PetersburgFCI Petersburg2026-06-30SBA$150K
Vending Machine ServicesLoudoun County Public Schools2026-06-30$500K
RFQ 648812: Concession Food Services (Supplemental)County of Loudoun2028-01-30$3.0M
Concession Food Services (Supplemental), RFQ 648812Loudoun County2099-12-31$500K

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Tips for Winning Food & Nutrition Services Contracts in Virginia

  • 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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