DAIRY 3RD QTR FY26
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), specifically FCI Morgantown, West Virginia, has issued a presolicitation (15B11325Q00000007) for the acquisition of DAIRY products for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Individual orders will be delivered weekly from April 7, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Quotes are due by February 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the weekly delivery of various dairy products. Key items include:
- Kosher Skim Milk: 1/2 Pint, UHT, individual 8-ounce servings, plant-based dairy substitute, certified Kosher.
- Cottage Cheese: 5-pound containers, various types (Low Fat, Fat Free, No Salt Added Low Fat; cultured or acidified; normal or extended shelf life; small or large curd).
- Sour Cream: 5-pound containers, various types (Dairy, Cream, Pasteurized, Reduced Fat, Low-fat, Nonfat; unflavored). All dairy products must have an expiration date of at least ten days after delivery. The vendor must replace unacceptable products, shortages, or substandard quality within 24 hours. The contract will be an indefinite delivery/requirements type, with quantities listed as estimates.
Contract Details
This presolicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract, to be awarded on an "all or none" basis. The period of performance is from April 7, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The anticipated award date is between March 22-31, 2026. The NAICS code is 311511 (Dairy Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1150 employees. Historical pricing and awarded vendor information from the 2nd Quarter FY26 are available for reference.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be received by February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EST. Submissions are electronic only and must be sent via email to bkeifer@bop.gov. The government will award to the offeror whose quote represents the best overall value, considering price, delivery, and past performance. All potential offerors must be registered in SAM.gov (formerly CCR), include their DUNS number in their offers, and complete annual representations and certifications electronically via ORCA. Failure to complete these registration procedures may result in elimination from consideration. Kosher certification must be supplied with the quote for Item 0002.