Interstate Meat Co., Inc.

Interstate Meat Co., Inc., doing business as Sterling Pacific Meat CO., is a self-certified small disadvantaged business that specializes in providing beef products to the federal government. The company primarily supplies frozen and fresh beef products, including ground beef, roast beef, beef trim, and coarse ground beef, to support various U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food assistance and nutrition programs. As a manufacturer of goods, Interstate Meat Co. has established itself as a reliable supplier of high-quality beef products for federal agencies.

The company has been awarded numerous federal contracts, primarily from the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, Agricultural Marketing Service, and Farm Service Agency. These contracts typically involve the delivery of large quantities of beef products, such as frozen beef roast rounds in 38-42 pound containers and coarse ground beef in 60-pound containers. Contract values have ranged from approximately $500,000 to $4.6 million, with many designated as partial small business set-asides. Interstate Meat Co. has demonstrated its capacity to fulfill substantial orders, having supplied over 50 million pounds of various beef products to support USDA food assistance initiatives. The company's performance locations are primarily in Commerce, California, and deliveries are made to various locations across the United States to support domestic food assistance programs.

In terms of federal grant awards, Interstate Meat Co. received a single project grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. This $20,000 grant, awarded on January 3, 2022, was designed to support costs incurred in implementing measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant covered expenses related to workplace safety, market pivots, retrofitting facilities, transportation, worker housing, and medical expenses incurred between January 27, 2020, and December 31, 2021. This award was part of a broader initiative to provide relief to food processors, distributors, farmers markets, and producers during the public health emergency. The grant's beneficiaries included the employees of Interstate Meat Co., highlighting the company's commitment to supporting its workforce during challenging times.