Definitive Contract 123J1421C1096

Lakeside Foods Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of canned and frozen vegetable products based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, was awarded a definitive contract valued at $37.2 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service. The contract, which commenced on March 15, 2021, and was scheduled for completion by October 31, 2021, calls for the supply of canned pork and beef products in 24-ounce can configurations to support USDA food donation programs. The contract was awarded on a firm fixed-price basis without set-aside restrictions, allowing Lakeside Foods to compete as an unrestricted contractor. The place of performance is identified as Plainview, Minnesota.

Lakeside Foods has established itself as a significant supplier of agricultural commodities to the federal government, particularly through USDA nutrition assistance and food donation initiatives. The company holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the USDA for a diverse range of canned and frozen vegetable and meat products, with potential values ranging up to $48 million. These contracts support critical federal programs including food bank distributions and nutrition assistance initiatives, ensuring the supply of American-grown and produced food products to vulnerable populations across the United States.