Definitive Contract 123J1424C2595

Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc., a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation based in Willmar, Minnesota, was awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service on August 26, 2024, to supply turkey breast products for domestic food assistance programs. The contract, valued at approximately $34 million with an ultimate completion date of May 15, 2025, covers frozen turkey breast in bulk containers (34-42 lbs) and deli-sliced frozen packages (20/2-lb units). The solicitation, posted on August 7, 2024, sought offers for turkey products to be delivered between January 1 and March 31, 2025, to various locations across the United States on an FOB origin basis. This award carries no set-aside designation and represents a firm fixed-price contract structure typical of USDA commodity procurement.

This contract supports the USDA's broader food donation initiatives, which distribute protein-rich commodities to schools, food banks, and other nutrition assistance programs nationwide. Jennie-O has been a critical supplier to the federal government through multiple prime contract awards with the USDA, with recent awards totaling several million dollars for various turkey commodity forms. All products supplied must meet U.S. origin requirements in compliance with the Agricultural Acquisition Regulation. The company's established presence as a Willmar-based turkey processor and its consistent delivery performance on federal contracts position it as a reliable vendor for the government's domestic food assistance objectives.