Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing

Code 31151
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NAICS Category 31151 (Dairy Product Manufacturing, except Frozen) encompasses the production of fluid milk, cheese, cultured dairy products, and other non-frozen dairy goods. Manufacturers in this category process raw milk into various consumer and institutional products, including milk, cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, and other dairy derivatives. The category focuses on fluid dairy processing and packaging for commercial and government markets, with an emphasis on meeting strict food safety and quality standards.

Federal Contract Awards in this category primarily involve supplying dairy products to government institutions such as the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Agriculture's food assistance programs. Contract values range from approximately $25,000 to several hundred thousand dollars, typically with durations of one to five years. Most awards are made to small businesses under total small business set-aside provisions, with NAICS size standards ranging from 500 to 1,150 employees. Frequent places of performance include federal correctional facilities, veterans medical centers, and food distribution centers across multiple states, with common funding agencies including the Department of Justice, Department of Veterans Affairs, and USDA.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities demonstrate a consistent demand for dairy products across various government agencies. Solicitations include requirements for fresh fluid milk, cheese products, cottage cheese, sour cream, and other dairy items for institutions such as federal prisons, veterans medical centers, and domestic food assistance programs. Typical solicitations request weekly or bi-weekly deliveries of dairy products, with strict specifications around freshness, packaging, kosher certification, and nutritional standards. Delivery locations span the United States, including facilities in Texas, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and other states. Most opportunities are structured as firm-fixed-price contracts with evaluation criteria focusing on price, past performance, and ability to meet detailed product specifications.

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