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NAICS Code· 311513

Cheese Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing cheese products (except cottage cheese) from raw milk and/or processed milk products and/or (2) manufacturing cheese substitutes from soybean and other nondairy substances. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 311513 – Cheese Manufacturing encompasses the industrial production of cheese and related dairy products through controlled fermentation, curdling, pressing, aging, and packaging processes. This sector includes the manufacturing of natural cheeses such as cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, and specialty varieties, as well as processed cheese products formulated for consistency, shelf stability, and nutritional compliance.

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NAICS code 311513 covers Cheese Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing cheese products (except cottage cheese) from raw milk and/or processed milk products and/or (2) manufacturing cheese substitutes from soybean and other nondairy substances. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 311513
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American Cheese Block SupplyThe contract calls for the supply of 12,860 pounds of American cheese in five-pound blocks, with all product requiring production within the last 18 months and strict adherence to proper cold storage protocols throughout handling and delivery. The agreement is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 311513, which pertains to dairy product manufacturing, and is administered by the Department of Corrections Administration in Colorado. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 17, 2026, at 10:00 PM, indicating a one-week window for potential suppliers to submit proposals. While specific performance location details are not provided, the product must meet quality and freshness standards to ensure compliance with institutional food service requirements. The contract does not specify a set-aside status or point of contact, and the primary focus remains on timely delivery of bulk cheese blocks that meet defined freshness and storage conditions.
DOC - Corrections Administration

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NAICS: 311513
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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.
Fci Elkton

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8 days ago

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NAICS: 311513
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Pasteurized Processed American Cheese Loaf SupplyThe contract calls for the supply of pasteurized processed American cheese in whole loaf form, with each case containing six loaves and weighing a total of 30 pounds. A total of 130 cases are required, ensuring a complete delivery of 3,900 pounds of product. The cheese must be made exclusively from genuine dairy ingredients with no imitation or synthetic components permitted, maintaining strict quality and authenticity standards. All production and delivery must comply with federal food safety and processing regulations applicable to pasteurized processed cheese products. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 311513, which classifies the manufacturing of dairy products, and is managed by the Louisiana Procurement Agency. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, with responses due by 4:00 PM on July 21, 2026. The place of performance and delivery location are not specified in the provided data, and no set-aside provisions or organizational type restrictions are indicated. Interested suppliers must submit proposals through the public portal at the provided link and ensure full compliance with ingredient and packaging specifications to qualify for award.
Procurement

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10 days ago

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NAICS: 311513
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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.
USP Hazelton

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16 days ago

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NAICS: 311513
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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.
USP Hazelton

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16 days ago

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NAICS: 311513
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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.
Fci Leavenworth

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17 days ago

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NAICS: 311513
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Supply of Individually Wrapped Mozzarella String CheeseThe contract mandates the manufacture and annual supply of approximately 4 million units, totaling 250,000 pounds, of individually wrapped 1-ounce mozzarella string cheese for distribution to California state correctional facilities. This is a mandatory-use procurement requiring consistent production and delivery to meet the needs of the state’s prison system, with all products required to be individually wrapped to ensure safety, hygiene, and ease of distribution. The contract falls under NAICS code 311513, indicating it pertains to cheese manufacturing, and is structured as a subcontract under the jurisdiction of California’s Department of General Services – Statewide Procurement. The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, and performance is expected to be carried out across California’s correctional facilities.
DGS - Statewide Procurement

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19 days ago

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7 days ago
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NAICS: 311513
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Request For Information (RFI), Cheese- Mozzarella String CheeseThe California Department of General Services, Procurement Division is issuing a Request for Information to gather details on the statewide availability of mozzarella string cheese ahead of a future procurement solicitation. Suppliers are invited to respond by emailing Timothy Lemus at timothy.lemus@dgs.ca.gov with information regarding product supply, capacity, and distribution capabilities across California. This RFI is not a formal bid opportunity but a preliminary step to assess market readiness and ensure future solicitations align with available vendor resources. The submission deadline for responses is July 9, 2026, and the solicitation number is 0000039398, with all information accessible through the CalE-Procure portal. The procurement activity is classified under statewide SLED government procurement and is managed by the California agency under the DGS - Statewide Procurement office. There is no set-aside designation or NAICS code specified at this stage, and the place of performance is statewide across California. No physical office address is provided as this is a virtual solicitation process focused solely on gathering vendor input. Interested parties should note that this RFI serves only to inform an upcoming formal solicitation and does not obligate the agency to make a purchase. All correspondence must be directed to the designated point of contact prior to the July 9, 2026 deadline.
DGS - Statewide Procurement

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19 days ago

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7 days ago
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NAICS: 311513
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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.
Fci Atlanta

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23 days ago

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NAICS: 311513
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Dairy and Cheese Products SupplyThe contract is for the supply of mozzarella cheese, processed cheese, and other dairy products to support meal preparation at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta, located in zip code 30315. It is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for the award, in accordance with SBA regulations and FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 311513 identifies the scope as dairy product manufacturing, aligning the requirement with producers who process and package dairy items for institutional use. The contract was posted on June 23, 2026, and is managed under the Department of Justice through FCI Atlanta, ensuring that all delivered goods meet the nutritional and operational standards required for federal correctional facility meal programs. Deliveries are expected to be made to the specified location in Atlanta, with no additional performance addresses noted.
Fci Atlanta

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23 days ago

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NAICS: 311513
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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.
Fci Atlanta

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23 days ago

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NAICS: 311513
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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.
Fci Atlanta

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23 days ago

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