Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans

NAICS Category 311351 covers Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans, specifically focusing on the production and procurement of chocolate products. This category encompasses manufacturers and suppliers specializing in creating chocolate and confectionery items from raw cacao beans. The products range from chocolate boxes and gift assortments to specialized confectionery items designed for diplomatic and governmental purposes.

The federal contract awards in this category are predominantly purchase orders issued by the U.S. Department of State's various regional bureaus, including European and Eurasian Affairs, Western Hemisphere Affairs, and South and Central Asian Affairs. Contract values range from approximately $10,000 to $35,000, with typical performance periods spanning 2-3 months. Vendors include international companies like Equans Zuid-Nederland B.V., Ipte, LLC, and Jadis Et Gourmande, who provide chocolate products for diplomatic gratuities and embassy-related gifting. All observed contracts were firm fixed-price purchase orders without specific small business set-aside designations, and performance locations included countries such as Armenia, France, Ecuador, and the United States.

No specific federal contract opportunities were included in the provided data. The summary is based exclusively on the federal contract awards, which consistently demonstrate the State Department's practice of procuring chocolate products for diplomatic engagement and seasonal gift-giving across various international missions.