Definitive Contract 123J1423C1356

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $2.85 million definitive contract to Tyson Foods Inc. on May 12, 2023, for the supply of frozen whole bagged chicken in 36-43 pound cartons. The contract, which carries a firm fixed price structure with no set-aside designation, reflects full and open competition and extends through September 30, 2023. Performance will be executed at Tyson Foods' New Holland, Pennsylvania facility, with products designated for domestic food assistance programs. The award follows a May 2023 solicitation that sought multiple chicken products, including frozen breasts, cut-up parts, and whole bagged chicken, for delivery across over 30 states and territories to support federal nutrition assistance initiatives.

Tyson Foods Inc., headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, has established itself as a critical supplier to the USDA's food assistance mission through its protein commodity procurement portfolio. The company operates through multiple subsidiaries and maintains an extensive network of U.S.-based processing facilities that comply with domestic sourcing requirements under Agricultural Acquisition Regulations. Beyond this definitive contract award, Tyson Foods maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with USDA agencies valued at approximately $78 million collectively, enabling flexible procurement of frozen and chilled protein products including chicken, pork, and turkey commodities. These vehicles support the National School Lunch Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and other federal food assistance programs serving vulnerable populations nationwide.