Find Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in Washington DC

35 active opportunities· Updated daily

5+ agencies12 set-aside10 with posted budget

Active food & nutrition services opportunities in Washington DC right now come from agencies including AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF, STATE, DEPARTMENT OF and USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, 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 Washington DC?

Washington DC food & nutrition services solicitations are spread across 5+ 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 Washington DC 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 35 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
Cook Services at the Marine Security Guard ResidenceSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-08NONE$800K
USDA Poultry/Eggs (Turkey Frozen) — 12-3J14-26-B-0410USDA Agricultural Marketing Service2026-09-10-$2.5M
Section 32 Bottled Juice (Concord Grape) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Pr…AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-11SBP-
Cooked Meats: Beef Crumbles & Pulled Pork for use in Domestic Food Assistance P…AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-11SBA-
Section 32 Shrimp for Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-11--
Dairy Products, Vegetable OilUS Department of Agriculture2026-09-11--
Section 32 Dried Plums (Prunes) for use in Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-11SBA-
USDA Poultry/Eggs (Eggs Chilled) — 12-3J14-26-B-0407USDA Agricultural Marketing Service2026-09-11Small Business Set-Aside$1.0M
Buttery Spread and Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-11-$2.5M
Supply of Professional, Heavy-Duty Kitchen AppliancesSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-11NONE$500K
Section 32 Walnuts for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-12Total Small Business Set-Aside-
SECTION 32 HAM & PULLED PORK for Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-14Total Small Business Set-Aside-
Frozen Beef Coarse Ground Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-14SBP$3.0M
FROZEN COOKED BEEF PRODUCTS for National School Lunch Program and other Federal…AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-15Total Small Business Set-Aside$5.0M
CerealUS Department of Agriculture2026-09-15--
Kitchen and Bathrooms renovation for apartment B211 in a residence of the U.S G…STATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-18NONE-
Commercial food delivery service for MSGSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-18NONE$90K
Kitchen renovation for apartment B231 - B234 in a residence of the U.S Governme…STATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-18--
AMMENDMENT for DCMR Kitchen Renovation U.S. Embassy Ankara, TurkiyeU.S. Department Of State2026-09-20-$500K
Cafeteria Furnishing modernization, U.S. Embassy SantiagoSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-21-$200K

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Tips for Winning Food & Nutrition Services Contracts in Washington DC

  • ✓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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