The Department of Agriculture awarded a $462,408.24 definitive contract to Trinidad / Benham Corp. for dry edible beans and split peas for domestic food assistance programs on September 24, 2026. The award was issued under open competition with no set-aside used, although the underlying solicitation IFB 12-3J14-26-B-0386 featured a tiered structure with 80 percent small business and 10 percent service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides for other commodity lots.
The procurement covers packaged dry split pea green and pinto beans in 12-pack, 2-pound formats under Section 32 for USDA food donation programs. Place of performance is Sterling, Colorado. The contract carries firm fixed pricing with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2027. NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and PSC 8915 (Fruits and Vegetables) apply. The Agricultural Marketing Service's Washington Office issued the solicitation on August 20, 2026, with proposals due September 3, 2026.