NIGP 39075: Shortening (Except Vegetable) and Lard

NIGP 39075 Shortening (Except Vegetable) And Lard, an Item code, encompasses animal fats and rendered shortening products that state and local governments purchase primarily through school nutrition programs and general food-service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show school districts and education boards procuring prepared foods, dairy, produce, proteins, and associated kitchen supplies as line-item components of broader nutrition contracts. The issuing bodies are predominantly Georgia school districts and boards of education — Henry County Schools, Early County Board of Education, and Douglas County School System — supplemented by state-level procurement from the State of Georgia. These jurisdictions use competitive bidding vehicles including Invitations for Bid (IFB) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) to award food service contracts, many administered through cooperative purchasing arrangements such as the GEC Buying Cooperative.

Recent representative opportunities include Henry County Schools' IFB for school nutrition food items and products across 52 locations (due May 5, 2026, via the Bonfire Procurement Portal), Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid for three schools supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program (due June 8, 2026, with contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027), and Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts in two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (due March 4, 2026, with notice to proceed April 27, 2026). The State of Georgia also solicited food supplies and other kitchen products with a due date of June 22, 2026. All opportunities are concentrated in Georgia and show weekly or regular delivery requirements, compliance with USDA commodity and nutrition standards, cold-chain logistics, and domestic sourcing preferences where feasible.