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Specialty Dairy and Cultured Products Supplier

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Response Deadline10/28/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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This 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.

General Info

Subcontract for supplying specialty dairy products to Iowa DAS by October 28, 2026.

Agency

Iowa → Department of Administrative Services

NAICS

311513 - Cheese Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 005-RFB-3142-2027.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Milk & Dairy Products for the State of Iowa

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PostedOct 12

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Response DeadlineOct 28

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AgencyIowa → Department of Administrative Services

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Organization / AgencyIowa → Department of Administrative Services

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Supplies and delivers cultured dairy and specialty milk alternatives for prime contractors on State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services projects. Provisions buttermilk, cottage cheese, sour cream, dairy dips, and lactose-free milk. Utilizes refrigerated transport vehicles and protective packaging to ensure shelf life and prevent contamination. Complies with federal, state, and local food-safety regulations. Delivers fresh cultured dairy products to state facilities.

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