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Shredded Cheddar Blend Supply

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Submission Closed06/01/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # 0000038890

The State of California Department of General Services Procurement Division is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid 0000038890 to establish a mandatory statewide contract for the supply of various cheese products to state institutions. The contract will have an initial term of two years with two optional one-year extensions. The scope includes American, Swiss, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses in various forms such as sliced, shredded, and blocks, as well as individually wrapped mozzarella string cheese. All products must be vegetarian, using non-animal derived rennet, and must comply with FDA, USDA, and 21 CFR Part 110 standards for good manufacturing practices. Award will be based on the lowest cost provided by a responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must provide comprehensive food safety certifications for all facilities in their distribution chain and adhere to strict packaging and labeling requirements, including specific weight limits for shipping containers and the prohibition of foil packaging unless approved. Deliveries are F.O.B. destination and will be made to institutions categorized as Northern and Southern California locations. Bids are due by September 15, 2026, and must include a pricing workbook, narrative responses regarding business preferences, and certifications concerning federal debarment and the Iran Contracting Act.

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Solicitation # 0000038890

The State of California Department of General Services Procurement Division is soliciting bids under tender 0000038890 to establish a mandatory statewide contract for the supply of cheese. This agreement will be binding for all state departments and is scheduled for a primary term of two years. There are two additional extension options available for one year each, provided there is mutual agreement between the parties. Interested qualified firms must submit their bids by September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Jennifer Balluch. Vendors may be required to register on the official State of California website to participate in the bidding process.

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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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The contract requires the supply of 160,000 pounds of shredded cheddar blend cheese to be delivered over a six-month period for use in correctional facilities operated by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 311513, which pertains to cheese manufacturing, and the response deadline is set for June 1, 2026. The cheese must meet specifications suitable for institutional food service within state-run correctional institutions, though specific quality or packaging requirements are not detailed here. Performance is expected to occur within North Carolina, and the contract is administered by the agency without a designated point of contact provided. The posting date is May 12, 2026, and further details can be accessed through the provided state portal link.