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Supply of Natural and Specialty Mozzarella Cheese

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Response Deadline12/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM EST

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This subcontract agreement involves the supply of natural and specialty chilled, low-moisture, part-skim Mozzarella cheese for prime contractors working on Pennsylvania Department of Human Services projects at the Danville State Hospital. The required product must be produced from pasteurized milk, featuring a soft pliable body and stringy consistency, and must strictly adhere to 21 CFR 133.156 and 133.157 standards. Deliverables include Mozzarella cheese provided in either unsliced 5-10 lb loaves or shredded 4-5 lb vacuum bags. The contract falls under NAICS code 311513, with a response deadline set for December 1, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for supplying specific Mozzarella cheese to Danville State Hospital by December 2026.

Agency

Pennsylvania → Department of Human Services

NAICS

311513 - Cheese Manufacturing

Place of Performance

PA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 6100066935.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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5013-Cheese-Jan to Mar-DSH-FY26

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Timeline

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineDec 1

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Response Deadline

12/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM ESTin 24 days

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AgencyPennsylvania → Department of Human Services

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Organization / AgencyPennsylvania → Department of Human Services

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Supplies chilled, low-moisture, part-skim Mozzarella cheese for prime contractors on Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (Danville State Hospital) projects. Produces Mozzarella from pasteurized milk with a soft pliable body and stringy consistency in unsliced 5-10 lb. loaves or shredded 4-5 lb. vacuum bags. Adheres to 21 CFR 133.156 and 133.157. Delivers chilled Mozzarella cheese in loaves or vacuum bags.

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