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This Government Contract opportunity from District of Columbia was posted on May 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Honey Harvesting, Processing, and Packaging

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NAICS: 311999
New
Federal
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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The contract encompasses the full lifecycle of honey production including harvesting from hives, filtration, bottling, labeling, and packaging, all executed in strict compliance with FDA and District of Columbia health department regulations. Operations must meet all applicable sanitary, safety, and quality control standards to ensure the final product is suitable for distribution or direct retail sale. The work is classified under NAICS code 311999 for other food manufacturing and is structured as a subcontract, with the Office of Contracts and Procurement of the District of Columbia serving as the overseeing agency. All activities are expected to be performed in accordance with local and federal food handling mandates, ensuring traceability, cleanliness, and consumer safety throughout the process. The submission deadline for proposals is May 29, 2026, and while no set-aside classification is specified, the solicitation is open through the District’s public procurement portal.

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Honey harvesting, processing, packaging under FDA and DC health standards for compliant market-ready products.

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AgencyDistrict of Columbia → Office of Contracts and Procurement
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Harvesting honey from hives, filtering, bottling, labeling, and packaging under FDA and DC health department standards for distribution or retail.

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