Columbia Empire Meat Co., Inc.

Columbia Empire Meat Co., Inc., doing business as Columbia Empire Meat Co Inc., is a small business based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in the supply of meat products to federal institutions. Registered in SAM.gov since July 29, 2004, the company has maintained an active status as a federal contractor, with its current registration set to expire on September 11, 2025. Columbia Empire Meat Co. is structured as a for-profit corporate entity and has consistently secured federal contracts, particularly with the Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons. The company's primary focus appears to be providing high-quality meat products to support food services in correctional facilities.

The majority of Columbia Empire Meat Co.'s federal contracts have been awarded by the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, Oregon. These contracts typically involve the supply of various beef products, including ground beef, beef roast, and beef patties, as well as chicken products such as boneless thighs and leg quarters. The company has received multiple firm fixed price purchase orders, often designated as total small business set-asides, with contract values ranging from approximately $40,000 to $150,000. These awards are generally issued on a quarterly basis to support inmate food services throughout the fiscal year. The recurring nature of these contracts suggests that Columbia Empire Meat Co. has established a reliable reputation for fulfilling the specific needs of correctional institutions, consistently meeting the required quality standards and delivery schedules for bulk meat supplies in institutional settings.