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This Solicitation opportunity from Pennsylvania was posted on August 19, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

5000 - OMHSAS - Food 2 - 2nd Qtr 2025

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6100064371State & Local

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NAICS: 311999
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Full-Line Food and Food-Service Supply Distribution - Lawton Indian Hospital
Solicitation # IHS-SS-10222026
The Indian Health Service is issuing a Sources Sought notice, solicitation number IHS-SS-10222026, to identify capable Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement. The requirement is for full-line food and food-service supply distribution to the Lawton Indian Hospital Dietary Department in Lawton, Oklahoma. Under the Buy Indian Act, preference will be given to Indian Economic Enterprises. The selected contractor must provide all labor, transportation, and resources to deliver products to the hospital receiving dock, with standard orders required within two business days and a preference for delivery between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and safety standards, including FDA Food Code, HACCP principles for cold-chain handling, and USDA Grade A or equivalent quality. Specific shelf-life requirements apply to various product categories, such as a minimum of two weeks for milk and 90 days for frozen items. Interested respondents must submit a capability statement and a Buy Indian Act Representation Form to Contract Specialist Mary Ann Yocham by November 6, 2026. Submissions are limited to five pages and must demonstrate specific experience in food distribution rather than providing generic capability statements. Evaluation for the eventual award will be based on a representative market basket of high-consumption items.
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This contract involves the procurement of Food 2 supplies for the second quarter of 2025, covering the period from October 1 to December 31. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, a state agency under the Department of Human Services (formerly DPW), is seeking a supplier to provide a range of food products, primarily focusing on bread, rolls, and related fresh products, as well as miscellaneous food items. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000, indicating a substantial procurement effort. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2025, with a response deadline of September 12, 2025, and the primary point of contact is Ron Russo, reachable via email and phone. The detailed specifications emphasize high standards for product quality, labeling, packaging, and delivery conditions, with particular focus on bread types such as white enriched, rye, whole wheat, cinnamon/raisin, Italian, and various rolls. Additional requirements include compliance with inspection standards, participation in federal donation programs, and adherence to quality and freshness standards. The procurement process also incorporates considerations for bid preferences under the Reciprocal Limitations Act, favoring vendors offering Pennsylvania-produced goods and restricting supplies from certain states. Supporting documents provide comprehensive product specifications, commodity listings, and instructions to ensure that all delivered products meet the specified standards, ensuring consistency, safety, and compliance throughout the procurement process.

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20-BREAD SPECS 8-14 PerishableFDSPEC

PDF, High priority: read this first6 pages · specifications
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Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements

PDF, High priority: read this firstspecial-notice
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Miscellaneous Foods Specifications 05-20

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AgencyPennsylvania → Department of Human Services "prior DPW"
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Supplier to provide Food 2 for 2nd Qtr 2025 (Oct 1 - Dec 31)

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