Dairy Product Manufacturing

Code 3115
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The Dairy Product Manufacturing NAICS category (3115) encompasses businesses engaged in processing raw milk and producing various dairy products for commercial and institutional consumption. These manufacturers transform milk into items such as fluid milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, and other dairy derivatives. The category involves complex processing techniques, quality control measures, and adherence to strict food safety regulations. Manufacturers in this sector work with agricultural producers, food service providers, and government procurement entities to supply dairy products across multiple markets.

Federal contract awards in this category primarily target institutional food service needs, with a significant focus on domestic food assistance programs and federal correctional facilities. Contracts typically range from $25,000 to several million dollars, spanning one to five-year periods. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service and the Federal Bureau of Prisons are frequent awarding agencies, often utilizing small business set-asides. Most awards involve firm-fixed-price contracts for delivering specific quantities of dairy products like milk, cheese, butter, and cottage cheese to locations across the United States, including federal facilities in states such as Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Colorado.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this category predominantly seek dairy products for government institutions, with solicitations from agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Justice, and USDA. These opportunities request various dairy items including milk (whole, skim, 1%, 2%), cheese (cheddar, mozzarella), cottage cheese, sour cream, and yogurt. Delivery locations span multiple states, with performance periods typically covering quarterly or annual timeframes. Most solicitations require vendors to meet strict quality standards, provide kosher certification when requested, and demonstrate capability for timely delivery to facilities such as VA medical centers, federal correctional institutions, and food assistance program distribution centers.

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