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RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ARRA1-004

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AG-DPDV-S-09-0004Federal

Submission Closed09/23/2009, 04:59:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 311513

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Specialty Dairy and Cultured Products SupplierThis subcontract agreement establishes a partnership for the supply and delivery of specialty dairy and cultured products to support prime contractors on projects for the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. The scope of work includes the provision of buttermilk, cottage cheese, sour cream, dairy dips, and lactose-free milk. To maintain product integrity and prevent contamination, the supplier is required to utilize protective packaging and refrigerated transport vehicles for all deliveries to state facilities. The supplier must ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local food-safety regulations to guarantee the quality and shelf life of the fresh products. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 311513, with a response deadline set for October 28, 2026.

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Supplier of Shelf-Stable Cheese Sticks/PlanksThis subcontract establishes the supply of shelf-stable cheese sticks and planks for prime contractors supporting food service projects for the City of New Haven and the Board of Education. The agreement covers the delivery of 80,000 total portions, consisting of 1oz servings in Cheddar, Jalapeno, Ranch, and Vintage varieties. All products must be manufactured from pasteurized milk without artificial preservatives and must maintain a minimum room temperature shelf life of 12 months. To ensure safety and quality, all items must be provided in FDA-compliant, food-grade packaging that is individually sealed and tamper-evident. This procurement is managed under the NHPS-Food Service agency in Connecticut, with a response deadline set for October 27, 2026.

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Direct Commodity - Shelf Stable Cheese

Solicitation # 2027-RFP-403

The City of New Haven and Board of Education Food Service are soliciting proposals under solicitation 2027-RFP-403 for the procurement of commercial and commodity shelf stable cheese for the 2026 summer year and the 2026-2027 school year. The products will support school lunch programs, community centers, and emergency food distribution, serving approximately 17,500 to 20,000 meals per day over roughly 224 service days. The scope includes the supply of 20,000 portions each of vintage, ranch, jalapeno, and cheddar cheese sticks or planks. All products must be made from pasteurized milk, be free from artificial preservatives, and maintain a minimum shelf life of 12 months from the date of delivery. Packaging must be food-grade, FDA compliant, tamper-evident, and individually wrapped and sealed. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of New Haven eProcurement Portal by October 27, 2026, and must be divided into separate technical and price proposals. Award decisions will be based on a weighted scoring system considering firm fixed pricing and the ability to partner with minority and women-owned business enterprises. Selected vendors must be capable of fulfilling orders within 10 business days and delivering to multiple municipal locations within New Haven between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, with all shipping fees prepaid. The contractor is required to maintain general and product liability insurance with a minimum AM Best rating of A- and comply with federal and state equal employment opportunity regulations. Invoices are to be submitted through the designated e-invoice portal, with payments issued on Fridays.

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Reduced-Fat Sour Cream SupplyThe contract entails the supply of 60 units of reduced-fat sour cream, each packaged in 5-pound containers, meeting strict specifications for pasteurization and the absence of added flavor. The product must fully comply with the federal standards outlined in CID A-A-20251 and 21 CFR §131.110, ensuring adherence to established food safety and quality benchmarks for dairy products. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 311513, designated for dairy product manufacturing, and is managed by the Federal Correctional Institution at Elkton under the Department of Justice. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, and the place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, though the contract can be accessed via the provided SAM.gov link for further administrative information.

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Pre-Portioned Butter PattiesThe contract entails the supply of 200,000 pre-portioned butter patties, each weighing 90 per pound and packaged on paper chips, specifically for institutional use. The product is intended for large-scale food service operations and must meet the technical and quality requirements associated with institutional procurement standards. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5 regulations. The North American Industry Classification System code 311513 identifies the procurement as related to dairy product manufacturing. Performance of this contract is required to be carried out at Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, with a zip code of 26525, though no specific office address or point of contact is provided. The contract was posted on June 30, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Justice through its USP Hazelton entity. No solicitation number is listed, indicating this may be a direct award or internally managed procurement. The packaging and portioning specifications suggest the butter patties are designed for easy handling and consistent usage in institutional kitchens, ensuring efficiency and waste reduction in high-volume settings.

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Bulk Butter SupplyThe contract is for the supply of 8,000 pounds of bulk butter that must comply with all applicable government food safety and labeling regulations. It is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to bid, as defined by the SBA under FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 311513 identifies the primary industry as dairy product manufacturing. The performance location is specified as Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, with a ZIP code of 26525, indicating where the product must be delivered or produced. The contract was posted on June 30, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Justice under the agency name USP Hazelton, though no specific point of contact or office address details are provided. The opportunity is accessible through the federal marketplace portal at the provided UI link for interested small business suppliers.

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Dairy and Cheese Supply – Cheddar, Colby, Mozzarella, ParmesanThe contract involves the supply of shredded and block cheeses—including cheddar, Colby, mozzarella, and parmesan—in institutional packaging specifically for use in food service operations at the Federal Correctional Institution in Leavenworth, Kansas. The requirement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to compete. The North American Industry Classification System code 311513 indicates the performance of dairy product manufacturing, confirming the focus on processed cheese production and packaging to meet institutional standards. The place of performance is firmly established in Leavenworth with a ZIP code of 66048, ensuring delivery logistics are aligned to the facility’s operational needs. The contract was posted on June 29, 2026, and is managed under the Department of Justice through the FCI Leavenworth office, with no specific point of contact provided. The packaging must comply with the volume, durability, and labeling demands of federal correctional food service systems without reliance on consumer-grade formats.

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Pre-Packaged Cheese SupplyThe contract is for the supply of pre-packaged, portion-controlled cheese intended for individual inmate meals at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta, with a performance location zip code of 30315. It is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete, as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 311513 indicates the work falls under Cheese and Other Milk Product Manufacturing, specifying the need for commercially produced, consistent, and safely packaged dairy products compliant with institutional food safety and portioning standards. The posting date is June 23, 2026, and the contract is managed under the Department of Justice through the FCI Atlanta facility, though no point of contact or further agency details are provided. The award will likely prioritize vendors capable of delivering reliably, in bulk, with stringent quality control to meet the dietary and operational needs of a federal correctional institution.

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Bulk Cheese SupplyThe contract entails the supply of 1,500 pounds of bulk cheese for use in food preparation at a federal correctional facility in Atlanta, Georgia, with a zip code of 30315. It is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to bid, and the NAICS code 311513 identifies the industry as Dairy Product Manufacturing. The contract was posted on June 23, 2026, and is managed by the Federal Correctional Institution Atlanta under the Department of Justice. The cheese must meet all federal dietary and safety standards required for institutional use, with delivery and compliance expected at the designated facility location. Payment and performance terms are governed by standard federal subcontracting regulations, and the award will be made to a qualified small business that can reliably fulfill the volume and quality requirements.

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Butter Supply (Reddies Brand or Equivalent)The contract is for the supply of 406,562 individual butter units, likely in single-serve packaging, intended for institutional use under the Reddies brand or an equivalent product. The requirement is classified as a subcontract and is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, ensuring eligibility is restricted to qualifying small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System code 311513 indicates the work falls under the category of dairy product manufacturing, specifically butter production and packaging. The place of performance is specified as Atlanta, Georgia, with a zip code of 30315, and the contracting activity is linked to the Federal Bureau of Prisons facility in Atlanta under the Department of Justice. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2026, suggesting this is a forward-looking procurement likely intended to support long-term institutional food service needs, though no specific delivery schedule or contract value is disclosed.

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Dairy and Cheese Products SupplyThe contract is for the supply of mozzarella cheese, processed cheese, and other dairy products to support meal preparation at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta, located in zip code 30315. It is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for the award, in accordance with SBA regulations and FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 311513 identifies the scope as dairy product manufacturing, aligning the requirement with producers who process and package dairy items for institutional use. The contract was posted on June 23, 2026, and is managed under the Department of Justice through FCI Atlanta, ensuring that all delivered goods meet the nutritional and operational standards required for federal correctional facility meal programs. Deliveries are expected to be made to the specified location in Atlanta, with no additional performance addresses noted.

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Procurement of commodities and services for market support FNS nutrition assistance FAS humanitarian food aid and disaster programs.The Department of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Marketing Service, has issued a forecast for the procurement of cheese in 500 lb barrels. This acquisition is intended to support market operations, FNS nutrition assistance, and FAS humanitarian food aid and disaster programs. The procurement falls under NAICS code 311513 and was posted on May 1, 2026. Interested parties can contact Chelsie Prange for further information regarding this opportunity.

Agricultural Marketing Service

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6 months ago

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General Info

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Contract Value

$8,279,203.69

NAICS

311513 - Cheese Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Land O'Lakes 4001 Lexington Avenue North (Arden Hills) St Paul MN 55126-2934 USA

Award Issued Date

09/24/2009, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 24

Presolicitation

Notice updatedAug 25

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Notice updatedSep 10

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Response DeadlineSep 23

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/23/2009, 04:59:00 AM UTC

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Full Description

USDA's Farm Service Agency, Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) intends to issue solicitation AG-DPDV-S-09-0004 for procurement of Process Blended Cheese for domestic food assistance programs. Deliveries are to various locations in the United States on an FOB destination basis. The solicitation may include various small business set asides pursuant to the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631, et seq.). This may include partial or total small business set-asides. The solicitation is expected to be available on or after August 24, 2009, and will be available electronically on USDA's website (http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic=pas) and also through a link to the aforementioned USDA website in the document package attached to the solicitation notice on the Federal Business Opportunities website. A hard copy of the solicitation will not be available for the acquisition. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments and award notices, will be published both on USDA's website and announced (linked) through the Federal Business Opportunities website (http://www.fbo.gov). Interested parties shall be responsible for ensuring that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The anticipated date of receipt for offers will be on or near September 22, 2009. The contract type will be firm-fixed price. KCCO vendor qualification requirements do not apply to this solicitation. All bidders shall contact the solicitation information contact person at least 48 hours prior to offer due date and time to ensure the Domestic Electronic Bid Entry System (DEBES) ID and password are set-up. Once access to the Domestic Electronic Bid Entry System (DEBES) has been provided. Bids, modifications, withdrawals of bids, and price adjustments shall be submitted using this system located at: https://pcsd.usda.gov:3077/MDBC1000.EXE?. Submission of the above by any means other than DEBES will be determined nonresponsive. Complete details of the contract requirements for commodity procurements and USDA's commodity requirements documents are available through the attached document packages. KCCO's solicitation (when published) will specify the pack sizes, quantities, and required delivery schedules.

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