Commodities for USG food donations: 2000011355/4100034552/beef 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB, beef fine ground FRZ CTN-40 LB, beef fine ground FRZ PKG-40/1 LB, beef 100% PTY 90/10 FRZ 2.0MMA…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 123J1426C1492
- Awardee
-
Cherry Meat Packers, Inc. UEI VKTSH6PAV4N4
- Awarding agency
-
Washington Office
Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
- Obligated
- $16,429,940
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- Frozen and Fresh Raw Beef Products for Domestic Assistance Programs Solicitation · 123J1426B0286 · Posted Jun 18, 2026
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $16,429,940.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Food and Nutrition Service Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
- PSC
- 8905 Meat, Poultry, And Fish
- Set-aside
- Partial Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 8 offers Sealed Bid
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $16,429,940 |
About this award
The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $16.429 million definitive contract to Cherry Meat Packers, Inc. for frozen beef commodities on July 1, 2026, under a partial small business set-aside.
The contract covers 100% pure beef in 85/15 and 90/10 lean ground blends and fine ground beef, frozen and packaged in 40-pound cartons and individual 1-pound packages, for domestic food assistance programs. The originating solicitation was a competitive invitation for bid (IFB 12-3J14-26-B-0286) posted June 18, 2026, with bid due June 26. Place of performance is Chicago, IL 60632; delivery spans multiple states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. The contract runs through September 30, 2026, at firm fixed price. All commodities require domestic sourcing—livestock born, raised, and harvested exclusively in the United States.
Cherry Meat Packers is a small business meat processor and freezer headquartered in Chicago operating under NAICS 311611 (Animal except Poultry Slaughtering) and PSC 8905 (Meat, Poultry, and Fish). The vendor delivers frozen beef exclusively to USDA food assistance programs, with recent multi-year awards totaling $1.29 billion in combined potential value across 2,405 contracts.
Description
Commodities for USG food donations: 2000011355/4100034552/beef 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB, beef fine ground FRZ CTN-40 LB, beef fine ground FRZ PKG-40/1 LB, beef 100% PTY 90/10 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 123J1426C1492?
123J1426C1492 was awarded to Cherry Meat Packers, Inc. by Washington Office (Agricultural Marketing Service) on July 1, 2026.
How much is contract 123J1426C1492 worth?
The government has obligated $16,429,940 on 123J1426C1492.
Which agency awarded contract 123J1426C1492?
Washington Office (Agricultural Marketing Service) awarded 123J1426C1492, with funding from Food and Nutrition Service (Department of Agriculture).
Was contract 123J1426C1492 competed?
The extent of competition for 123J1426C1492 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 8 offers. It was set aside: Partial Small Business.
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