Definitive Contract 123J1426C0904

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., a leading Mississippi-based egg producer and established federal supplier since 2002, was awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service on April 9, 2026, to supply 2,000 dozen eggs (15 dozen per the specific commodity line item) for domestic food assistance programs. The contract carries a ceiling value of $44,995.50 with performance extending through May 31, 2026, and delivery directed to Guthrie, Kentucky. This award was issued without a small business set-aside designation, consistent with Cal-Maine's status as a large, established vendor. The underlying solicitation, issued by the Agricultural Marketing Service under Solicitation Number 12-3J14-26-B-0181 on March 17, 2026, sought shell eggs to support the Domestic Food Assistance Program and was structured as an invitation for bid evaluated on standard commercial product criteria.

This contract supports the Department of Agriculture's food assistance initiatives, including programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and The Emergency Food Assistance Program, which distribute nutritious commodities to eligible households nationwide. Cal-Maine's award reflects the company's consistent performance as a primary federal supplier of shell eggs, having received over 30 prime contracts since 2019 across multiple delivery locations. The firm fixed-price structure and definitive contract terms provide clear cost certainty for the government's procurement of this essential protein commodity for domestic food security.