Producers Dairy Foods, Inc.

Producers Dairy Foods, Inc., a for-profit manufacturer and distributor of dairy products based in Fresno, California, has established itself as a significant supplier to federal government agencies through various contract and grant awards. The company specializes in providing dairy and beverage products, including milk (low-fat, whole, and chocolate), orange juice, and other related food items to federal institutions. Registered in SAM.gov since 2001 and holding a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification from the Department of Transportation, Producers Dairy Foods has demonstrated a consistent ability to meet the nutritional supply needs of federal agencies.

Through federal contract awards, Producers Dairy Foods, Inc. has primarily served the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, specifically the Federal Correctional Institution in Mendota, California. The company has been awarded multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the recurring supply of milk, chocolate milk, nonfat milk, whole milk, and orange juice to support food service operations at the correctional facility. These contracts are typically set aside for small businesses and involve weekly deliveries of approximately 10,000-11,280 units. Additionally, the company has fulfilled numerous delivery orders through the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence contract, providing various milk and juice products to support military dining facilities and logistical support programs.

Regarding federal grant awards, Producers Dairy Foods, Inc. has received a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dairy Program, specifically the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP). This $800 grant, awarded on April 10, 2023, with a completion date of December 31, 2024, aims to distribute financial assistance to dairy farmers who experienced lower market values due to pandemic-related market abnormalities. The grant requires the recipient to disburse funds to eligible producers, obtain gross income attestations, issue 1099-MISC forms, provide documentation of payments, and offer dairy policy education to eligible producers.

The company holds two significant federal contract Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, both awarded by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons for the Federal Correctional Institution in Mendota. The first BPA (ID: 15B62024A00000100) covers the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, with a ceiling value of $37,627.85, while the second BPA (ID: 15B62024A00000068) covers the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, with a ceiling value of $33,224.62. These single-award BPAs are set aside for small businesses and provide a structured mechanism for recurring dairy product procurement. The BPAs specify detailed delivery requirements, including biweekly deliveries of milk and juice products, with precise unit quantities and delivery schedules to support the correctional facility's food service operations.