Definitive Contract 123J1421C2064

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a definitive, firm fixed-price contract valued at $615,195 to Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. for the supply of frozen coarse ground beef in 60-pound containers designated for commodities supporting USG food donations. The contract, awarded on July 30, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2021, carries a partial small business set-aside designation. Performance will take place at Fort McCoy, FL. Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., a tribally owned firm and small disadvantaged business headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, has established itself as a key supplier of frozen ground beef products to the Food and Nutrition Service, with a history of delivering food commodities in various container sizes to support domestic food assistance programs.

This contract supports the Food and Nutrition Service's domestic food assistance mission by securing commodity products for distribution through federal food donation programs. Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. qualifies as a disadvantaged small business, allowing it to compete for reserved contract opportunities with the federal government. The contractor's established track record of frozen beef commodity delivery to USDA agencies, combined with its classification as a tribally owned economic enterprise, positions it as a strategic partner in the government's food assistance infrastructure while supporting economic development objectives for tribal communities.