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Submission Closed06/16/2026, 11:00:00 AM EDT

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NAICS: 311513

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Solicitation # 12-3J14-27-B-0086

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Department of Human Services

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Supply of Processed American Cheese (Natural and Reduced Sodium/Fat)This subcontract involves the supply of processed, pasteurized, and chilled American cheese, including natural and reduced sodium or fat varieties, for prime contractors supporting the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services at Danville State Hospital. The required product must be a homogenous mass with a medium firm, smooth body, provided in unsliced 5 lb loaves, slices of 24 or 32 per pound, or shredded vacuum-packed bags. All supplies must strictly adhere to the FDA/HHS Standard of Identity 21 CFR 133.169. The procurement falls under NAICS code 311513 and is managed by the state of Pennsylvania. Interested parties should note the posted date of November 5, 2026, with a response deadline set for December 1, 2026. The contract focuses on the consistent delivery of chilled cheese products in the specified formats to meet the operational needs of the state hospital.

Department of Human Services

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AI Contract Overview

The contract focuses on engaging minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) and small businesses as part of the supply chain for the prime contractor. Incentives are built into the contract, whereby the prime contractor receives evaluation credit for identifying both named partners and the anticipated value of their participation. This structure is designed to encourage inclusion and support for smaller, diverse suppliers within the project. The contract, categorized under subcontracting with a NAICS code of 311513, is issued by the NHPS-Food Service agency in Connecticut. The posted date is May 28, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 16, 2026. Although specific locations for performance and contact details are not provided, the contract aims to foster supplier diversity in the food service industry, aligning with broader agency goals to promote equitable subcontracting opportunities.

General Info

Contract promotes minority, women-owned, and small business inclusion with incentives for prime contractors.

Agency

Connecticut → NHPS-Food Service

NAICS

311513 - Cheese Manufacturing

Place of Performance

CT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 2026-HYRFP-CNH-346.

The full solicitation package (12 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 28

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Response DeadlineJun 16

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Submission Closed

06/16/2026, 11:00:00 AM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyConnecticut → NHPS-Food Service

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / AgencyConnecticut → NHPS-Food Service

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Full Description

Prime contractor incentivized to engage MWBEs and small businesses in the supply chain; evaluation credit awarded for named partners and anticipated value.