Definitive Contract 123J1426C0781

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $72,000 definitive firm fixed-price contract to Sonstegard Foods Co on February 24, 2026, for the procurement of whole liquid eggs in bulk tank format to support domestic food donation and nutrition assistance programs. The contract, which originated from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0149, carries a partial small business set-aside designation and requires delivery to Estherville, Iowa by the April 15, 2026 ultimate completion date. Sonstegard Foods Co, a small business manufacturer and distributor of egg products headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was selected from a competitive solicitation that sought 96,000 pounds of whole liquid eggs alongside 108,000 pounds of dried egg mix from qualified offerors. All products procured must be of U.S. origin and delivered on an FOB destination basis.

Sonstegard Foods has established itself as a critical commodity supplier to federal nutrition assistance initiatives, with an extensive portfolio of prior USDA contract awards totaling tens of millions of dollars since 2021. The company operates production and distribution facilities across multiple states and specializes in supplying various egg commodities including shell eggs, frozen products, dried egg mix, and liquid whole eggs in bulk format. This award reflects the continuation of the vendor's established relationship with USDA in fulfilling large-scale food assistance procurement requirements and supports the agency's mission to provide essential protein sources to low-income Americans through domestic food donation programs.