Definitive Contract 123J1426C0878

Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc., a turkey processing subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation based in Willmar, Minnesota, was awarded a definitive contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service on April 1, 2026, to supply chilled bulk turkey commodities for domestic food assistance programs. The contract, valued at $1.788 million with an ultimate completion date of May 15, 2026, was awarded under a firm fixed-price structure with no set-aside designation. The procurement originated from a partial small business set-aside solicitation (Solicitation Number 12-3J14-26-B-0177) issued by the Agricultural Marketing Service on March 9, 2026, which sought turkey and turkey products for use in federal nutrition assistance initiatives. The contract is classified under NAICS Code 311615 (Poultry Processing) and PSC Code 8905 (Meat, Poultry, and Fish).

Performance will be executed at Jennie-O's facilities in Willmar, Minnesota, with deliveries made on an FOB origin basis to multiple locations throughout the continental United States. Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc. serves as a critical supplier to the federal government through its extensive portfolio of prime definitive contracts with the USDA, consistently delivering millions of pounds of turkey products annually to support food assistance programs administered by various USDA agencies. The company's commodity offerings include multiple turkey product forms and package configurations, all produced to meet U.S. origin requirements in compliance with the Agricultural Acquisition Regulation. This contract award reflects Jennie-O's established role in supporting the Food and Nutrition Service's mission to provide nutritious protein products to schools, food banks, and other nutrition assistance beneficiaries nationwide.