Definitive Contract 123J1426C0706

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $532,000 definitive contract to Barrios Distributing, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in San Diego, California, for the procurement and delivery of frozen ground beef commodities. The contract, designated as a partial small business set-aside with a firm fixed-price structure, calls for the supply of beef fine ground frozen product in 40-pound cartons and 40-count 1-pound packages to support federal domestic food assistance programs. Performance is scheduled for completion by April 30, 2026, with the place of performance designated as Chicago, Illinois. Barrios Distributing will serve as the prime contractor with direct responsibility for commodity procurement and delivery.

Barrios Distributing, operated by Olga H Barrios, holds multiple certifications including minority-owned business, woman-owned small business, and Hispanic American-owned business status. The company maintains an established track record as a critical supplier within the USDA's food assistance ecosystem, currently holding several indefinite delivery contracts valued in the millions of dollars for various frozen and canned fruit and vegetable commodities. This contract award aligns with the company's core mission of supporting national nutrition assistance initiatives, including programs such as the National School Lunch Program, and represents its continued capacity to fulfill large-scale commodity procurement contracts while maintaining consistent relationships with federal agencies.