Ingles Markets, Incorporated

Ingles Markets, Incorporated, through its subsidiary Milkco, Inc., is a significant supplier of dairy products to the U.S. federal government. Milkco, Inc. operates as a dairy processor and contract packer, specializing in fluid milk products, juices, and drinks. The company has secured multiple federal contracts, primarily with the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service and Food and Nutrition Service, to provide various milk products in different container sizes. These contracts support nutrition assistance programs and ensure access to nutritious food for children and low-income individuals.

From 2020 to 2022, Milkco, Inc. has been awarded over 15 federal contracts as a prime contractor, with a total potential value exceeding $2.5 million. The contracts typically involve supplying 2% milk, 1% milk, and whole milk in 64-ounce and 128-ounce containers. These definitive contracts are usually fixed-price with economic price adjustment or firm-fixed price, and do not have set-aside designations. The company consistently delivers milk products to support the Department of Agriculture's nutrition programs, demonstrating its reliability as a federal contractor in the dairy industry. The contract awards show a pattern of regular supply agreements, with individual contract values ranging from approximately $11,000 to over $400,000, indicating Milkco's capacity to fulfill both small and large-scale orders for federal agencies.