Definitive Contract 123J1426C0500

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $2.62 million firm fixed-price contract to Rich Chicks LLC on January 13, 2026, for the supply and delivery of large chilled chicken in bulk for domestic food assistance programs. The contract, with performance extending through March 31, 2026, originated from an Agricultural Marketing Service commodity procurement solicitation issued on January 5, 2026. Rich Chicks LLC, a North Carolina-based poultry supplier registered in SAM.gov since 2011, was selected through full and open competition with no small business set-aside designation. The procurement is part of the broader USDA commodity acquisition program supporting critical nutrition initiatives including the National School Lunch Program and food bank distribution networks.

The solicitation called for 16.524 million pounds of chicken products to be delivered in March 2026 across ten locations nationwide, with minimum shipment sizes of 40,000 pounds and FOB destination terms. Rich Chicks LLC's award represents its continued role as a significant federal supplier of poultry commodities, leveraging its established capabilities in firm fixed-price contracting and compliance with Agricultural Acquisition Regulation requirements, including food defense planning and GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network reporting standards. The company's performance under this contract will directly support USDA's food assistance mission by supplying nutritious protein to schools, food banks, and other nutrition support networks across the United States.