When is the response deadline for 12-3J14-27-B-0062?

Responses are due Nov 13, 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.

Who can respond to Cheddar Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs?

No set-aside is listed, so any responsible business registered in SAM.gov can respond, large or small. Registration is free.

Who usually wins cheese manufacturing government contracts?

Under NAICS 311513, the largest federal contractors from FY2024 to FY2026 were Bongards Creameries ($310M), Associated Milk Producers Inc ($260M), Leprino Foods Dairy Products Company ($216M).

Cheddar Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · Department of Agriculture · Responses due Nov 13, 2026

Cheddar Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs is a combined synopsis/solicitation posted on SAM.gov by Department of Agriculture (Usda Ams 3j14) on Oct 30, 2026, under NAICS 311513 (Cheese Manufacturing). No small business set-aside is listed. Responses are due Nov 13, 2026.

Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Agricultural Marketing Service / Usda Ams 3j14
Solicitation number: 12-3J14-27-B-0062
Industry (NAICS): 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
Set-aside: None listed
Place of performance: Not stated
Posted: Oct 30, 2026
Responses due: Nov 13, 2026 (12 days left)

The full description, attachments and response instructions are on SAM.gov: read this notice on SAM.gov. To respond you need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.

What this combined synopsis/solicitation means

A combined synopsis/solicitation is used mainly for commercial products and services: the notice itself is the solicitation, so you can prepare and submit an offer now, before the response date.

Read the full solicitation and every attachment on SAM.gov, including the scope of work and evaluation criteria.
Confirm you are eligible: active SAM.gov registration, the NAICS size standard and any set-aside.
Submit questions to the contracting officer before the question deadline, if there is one.
Prepare your response exactly as instructed and submit it before the deadline.

Who wins cheese manufacturing government contracts

Federal agencies obligated $1.2B on contracts under NAICS 311513 from FY2024 to FY2026, including $405M in FY2026. The largest contractors in this industry, possible competitors or teaming partners for this bid:

Bongards Creameries: $310M
Associated Milk Producers Inc: $260M
Leprino Foods Dairy Products Company: $216M
Miceli Dairy Products Co: $129M
Masters Gallery Foods, Incorporated: $94.5M

Recent cheese manufacturing contract awards

Recent contract awards under NAICS 311513
Start date	Recipient	Agency and description	Amount	Record
Sep 23, 2026	Leprino Foods Dairy Products Company	Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011549/4400002388/4100035102/CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM UNFZ PROC PK(41125)	$822,072	123J1426F2042
Sep 23, 2026	Miceli Dairy Products Co	Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011544/4400002394/4100035101/CHEESE MOZ LITE SHRED FRZ BOX-30 LB,CHEESE MOZ LM PART SKM SHRD FRZ BOX-30LB,CHEESE MOZ LM PART SKIM FRZ LVS-8/6 LB	$926,650	123J1426F2041
Sep 23, 2026	Leprino Foods Dairy Products Company	Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011544/4400002385/4100035100/CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM UNFZ PROC PK(41125)	$6,462,313	123J1426F2040
Sep 22, 2026	Associated Milk Producers Inc	Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011546/4400002546/4100035069/CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)	$1,218,676	123J1426F2009
Sep 22, 2026	Associated Milk Producers Inc	Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011546/4400002546/4100035068/CHEESE CHED RDU FAT YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED WHT SHRED BAG-6/5 LB,CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED BAG-6/5 LB	$927,588	123J1426F2008

More: government cheese manufacturing contracts · NAICS 311513

USDA contract spending

The Department of Agriculture obligated $32B on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026. Its largest contractors were Tyson Foods Inc., Perimeter Solutions LP, Pacific Coast Producers. What it buys most: support activities for forestry, nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation, animal (except poultry) slaughtering.

See Department of Agriculture contracts: top contractors, what it buys and recent awards.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline for 12-3J14-27-B-0062?: Responses are due Nov 13, 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.
Who can respond to Cheddar Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs?: No set-aside is listed, so any responsible business registered in SAM.gov can respond, large or small. Registration is free.
Who usually wins cheese manufacturing government contracts?: Under NAICS 311513, the largest federal contractors from FY2024 to FY2026 were Bongards Creameries ($310M), Associated Milk Producers Inc ($260M), Leprino Foods Dairy Products Company ($216M).

Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, last checked Nov 1, 2026. Independent website. Not affiliated with any government agency.