Cottage Cheese Supply

The contract is for the supply of cottage cheese in institutional packaging with a 60-day shelf life to support federal prison food service operations at FPC Alderson. The solicitation is exclusively reserved for small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5, ensuring that only qualified small business concerns may submit bids. The North American Industry Classification System code 311512 identifies the industry as Dairy Product Manufacturing, specifying the nature of the product required. All deliveries must meet strict institutional packaging standards to ensure safety, consistency, and compliance with federal prison food service protocols. The product must maintain its quality and safety throughout the full 60-day shelf life under the storage conditions typical of federal correctional facilities. The response deadline for proposals is May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the contract opportunity posted on May 12, 2026. Performance will be carried out at Alderson, West Virginia, with a zip code of 24910, and the contracting agency is the Department of Justice under the facility name FPC Alderson. There is no designated point of contact listed, and the contract type is classified as a subcontract, indicating it may be part of a larger procurement structure. Bidders must ensure full compliance with food safety regulations and delivery timelines to meet the operational needs of the correctional facility.