Definitive Contract 123J1422C0363

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract to Barrios Distributing for the supply of coarse ground frozen beef in 60-pound cartons to support federal food donation programs. The contract, valued at $1.22 million, was awarded on November 30, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2022. This partial small business set-aside contract designates Barrios Distributing, a service-disabled veteran-owned and woman-owned small business based in San Diego, California, as the prime contractor. The place of performance is Chicago, Illinois, indicating the distribution hub or final delivery location for these commodities.

Barrios Distributing specializes in providing food commodities to support critical national nutrition assistance initiatives, including the National School Lunch Program and other USDA domestic food assistance programs. The company has established a track record of successfully delivering various frozen and canned food products such as beef, beans, fruits, and vegetables through multiple federal contracts and indefinite delivery contracts with ceiling values reaching into the millions. This award represents part of the company's ongoing role in supporting the USDA's mission to ensure food security and nutrition for vulnerable populations across the United States.