Overview
Procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services and is a requirement of the USDA Child Nutrition Programs. Review the core topic areas below and additional e-learning resources in the
School Nutrition Online Learning Library.
Note: Always consult a legal professional before entering and signing any agreement.
Contacts
Jessica Oele, MS, RDN, CD
Contract Specialist
(608) 266-3296
Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Questions
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Resources and Policy Memos
- Procurement Questions and Answers to Assist in the Implementation of the final rule titled Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs SP 17-2012, USDA, 02/23/12
- Procurement Questions SP 02-2010 SFSP 02-2010 CACFP 02-2010, USDA, 10/09/09
- Economic Price Adjustment in Vendor Contracts SP 10-2009, USDA, 01/23/09
- Reminder: Procurement Requirements for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs (SMP)s SP 07-2009, USDA, 01/09/09
- Final Rule, Procurement Requirements for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast Program, and Special Milk Program (SMP)s SP 09-2008, USDA, 01/28/08
- School Districts and Federal Procurement Regulations SP 02-2007, USDA, 01/ 23/07
- April 2006 Procurement Questions SP 19-2006, USDA, 04/26/06
- Guidance on Competitive Procurement Standards for Program Operators SP 12-2016, SFSP 09-2016, CACFP 05, USDA, 11/13/15
- Requirements Related to Franchise Agreements SP 03-2016, CACFP 03, SFSP 03-2016, USDA, 11/6/15
- Questions and Answers on the Transition to and Implementation of 2 CFR Part 200 SP 02-2016, CACFP 02, SFSP 02-2016, USDA, 10/30/15
- Procurement and Service of Whole Grain Products FY 05 School Nutrition Programs, USDA, 10/22/04
Legal Disclaimer
DPI does not review or judge the fairness, advisability, efficiency, or fiscal implications of the contract, or any amendment or addendum. DPI is not a party to any contractual relationship between the SFA and a distributor, vendor, or any other contracted organization. DPI is not obligated, liable or responsible for any action or inaction taken by the SFA and a distributor, vendor, or any other contracted organization. SFAs should always seek and obtain professional guidance and consultation from a lawyer or legal counsel before sending out a solicitation or entering into any type of agreement.
Furthermore, DPI does not endorse, nor does it guarantee the use of information and/or language contained in any procurement template or resource. Information has been gathered from multiple sources and is not the sole product of DPI. Resources are meant to be utilized as a starting point to help SFAs develop an understanding of what goes into a solicitation document for procurement of a vendor or distributor to provide goods or services. SFAs should develop their own internal solicitation and procurement processes and procedures that are representative of their unique local purchasing requirements. Read each section carefully and thoroughly.
