3rd Qtr Dairy FY26 FPC Montgomery
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), FPC Montgomery, is soliciting quotes for dairy and various food service products for its facility at Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL. This acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Quotes are due by March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the acquisition of a range of food service products, including:
- Dairy: Mozzarella, Cheddar, Sliced Cheese; nonfat, skim, fat-free milk; cottage cheese; butter; whipped butter.
- Meat Alternatives: Soy, vegetable, legume-based patties; tofu; hummus; soy protein products (bits, crumbles, chunks).
- Baked Goods: Various types of bread (rolls, whole wheat, sandwich, hamburger); corn bread muffins.
- Eggs: Shell, pasteurized, frozen.
Each item has specific requirements regarding ingredients, fat/moisture content, labeling, packaging, and origin (USA or Canada). Items are expected to be delivered weekly, with the period of performance for Item 0001 being April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Goods are to be delivered from April 1st - 15th, 2026, Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (for Item 0001).
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
- Published Date: March 3, 2026.
- Delivery Window: April 1 - 15, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible bidder(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors are past performance and price, with past performance rated higher than price.
Submission & Additional Notes
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email only to jmferguson@bop.gov. Quotes received after the deadline or to any other email will not be considered.
- Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to jmferguson@bop.gov. Responses will be provided where appropriate, but not for questions already addressed in the solicitation package.
- Registration: Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and complete the annual Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Failure to complete these registrations may result in elimination from consideration.
- Award: The Government reserves the right to award item by item, in groups of items, or in aggregate. Awarded pricing will be available on www.beta.sam.gov around April 1st - 15th, 2026.
- Payment: Orders over $15,000.00 will be placed on SF-1449; orders under $15,000.00 will use a Government purchase card unless otherwise authorized. All transactions are