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Cooking Fats and Oils Supply (General Shortening)

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Response Deadline08/12/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract is for the supply of commercial-grade shortening in bulk form, specifically tailored for institutional food preparation settings, with emphasis on stable shelf-life and temperature-resilient packaging to ensure consistency and safety under varying storage conditions. The requirement targets a Small Business Set Aside under the SBA, with the NAICS code 311224 indicating the focus on food manufacturing, particularly shortening and other edible fats and oils. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due by August 12, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract under the Department of Justice, executed through FCI Mendota. Performance of the contract is required at Mendota, California, with a zip code of 93640, indicating the need for timely and reliable delivery to this federal correctional facility’s food service operations.

General Info

Supply of commercial-grade shortening in bulk for FCI Mendota under Small Business Set Aside.

Agency

Department Of Justice → Fci MendotaView Agency

NAICS

311224 - Soybean and Other Oilseed ProcessingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Mendota, CA, 93640, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedAug 5

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Response DeadlineAug 12

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08/12/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Fci Mendota

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Supply of commercial-grade shortening in bulk form for institutional food preparation, requiring stable shelf-life and temperature-resilient packaging.

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