The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded an $18.2 million definitive contract to Tyson Foods Inc. for large chilled bulk chicken commodities on September 24, 2026, under firm fixed-price terms with no set-aside.
The solicitation (12-3J14-26-B-0419), posted September 8, 2026 with proposals due September 18, 2026, sought bulk chicken and chicken products for domestic food assistance programs under the AMS Master Invitation for Bids Domestic Commodity Procurement. This is a commercial products procurement under FAR Part 5.101(d). Place of performance is New Holland, PA. The contract carries an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026. NAICS 311615 (Poultry Processing) and PSC 8905 (Meat, Poultry, and Fish) apply.