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Supply of Natural and Specialty Swiss Cheese

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

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This subcontract involves the supply of chilled natural and specialty Swiss cheese for prime contractors working on Pennsylvania Department of Human Services projects at the Danville State Hospital. The scope of work requires the production of natural Swiss cheese with a maximum of 41 percent moisture and minimum 43 percent milk fat, as well as reduced sodium and fat varieties limited to 35 milligrams of sodium and 6 grams of fat per ounce. All products must adhere to 21 CFR 133.195 standards and be delivered in specific formats, including unsliced 5 to 10 pound loaves, slices, or shredded 4 to 5 pound vacuum bags. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 311513 and was posted on November 5, 2026, with a response deadline of December 1, 2026. Interested parties must ensure all delivery and production specifications are met to support the operational needs of the state hospital.

General Info

Supply of chilled Swiss cheese for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Danville State Hospital.

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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Full Description

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Supplies chilled natural and reduced sodium/fat Swiss cheese for prime contractors on Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (Danville State Hospital) projects. Produces natural Swiss (max 41% moisture, min 43% milk fat) and reduced sodium/fat varieties (max 35 mg sodium/6 gm fat per oz) in unsliced 5-10 lb. loaves, slices, or shredded 4-5 lb. vacuum bags. Adheres to 21 CFR 133.195. Delivers chilled Swiss cheese.

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