How to bid on raw beef products for USDA domestic food assistance

What USDA is buying

The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking bids for frozen and fresh raw beef products for domestic food assistance programs. This is an invitation for bid, and the announcement is the solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

The acquisition is a partial set-aside for small business concerns. The description does not provide quantities or delivery locations.

Deadline and what to check

The deadline is November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The available information does not explain what happens at the deadline, so check the solicitation for the offer submission instructions and any applicable requirements.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit small businesses that can offer frozen or fresh raw beef products for domestic food assistance programs. It is a partial small-business set-aside, not a full set-aside.

How to access the bid

Click “View the original posting” to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the link again to go to the bid.

You may need a free account to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. The solicitation says its provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and their full text is available electronically at acquisition.gov.

Prepare a clear, complete offer

Read the full solicitation before preparing your bid. Confirm the product specifications, quantities, delivery details, required forms, and submission method in the solicitation rather than assuming they are included in the summary.

Check that your offer follows the solicitation’s instructions and that your pricing and product details are consistent throughout. Leave time to resolve document-access issues and submit before the stated deadline.