Low-Calorie Italian Dressing Supply

The contract calls for the supply of commercially packaged, shelf-stable Italian low-calorie dressing in case quantities to support federal prison food service operations under the Department of Justice’s Federal Prison Complex in Yankton, South Dakota, with a zip code of 57078. The product must meet specific commercial packaging and shelf-stability requirements suitable for institutional use, ensuring safety, consistency, and long-term storage without refrigeration. The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only small businesses eligible under FAR 19.5 may compete, and the NAICS code 311942 classifies it within the Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing sector. The response deadline for submissions is February 26, 2026, at 1:30 PM, with the opportunity posted on May 4, 2026, indicating a future procurement cycle. Although the contract type is listed as a subcontract, it is effectively a direct procurement by the agency for a critical food item within the federal correctional system. The lack of a designated point of contact or detailed office address suggests administrative processing will be handled through centralized procurement channels. Bidders must ensure compliance with federal food safety and packaging standards applicable to institutional suppliers and be prepared to deliver in bulk case sizes consistent with prison food service logistics.