Shredded Cheddar Cheese Supply

The contract involves the supply of shredded cheddar cheese that meets U.S. Grade A standards for use within federal correctional facilities operated by the Department of Justice through USP Hazelton. This is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, with the NAICS code 311512 identifying the industry as dairy product manufacturing. The product must be produced and delivered to meet rigorous quality specifications suitable for institutional feeding programs. Performance of the contract is mandated to occur at the facility located in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, with a zip code of 26525. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract, indicating it may involve a tiered supply chain where the prime contractor subcontracts the production or delivery component. All aspects of manufacturing, packaging, and delivery must comply with federal food safety and quality regulations applicable to correctional institution procurement.