FCI Otisville 3rd qtr Dairy Items
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Otisville is soliciting dairy items for the 3rd quarter of FY26. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for subsistence requirements, with the intent to make multiple awards based on pricing per line item. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the weekly delivery of various dairy products, including Pasteurized Milk (Skim, Fat-Free) in 1½ pint containers (estimated 130,000 units quarterly), Cottage Cheese (low fat, fat-free, or no salt added types, estimated 350 lbs quarterly), and Cream (pasteurized, sour cream, reduced fat, low-fat, or nonfat, estimated 150 lbs quarterly). Deliveries are anticipated twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, before 1:00 PM. All deliveries will be Freight on Board (FOB) Destination to FCI Otisville, 2 Mile Drive, Otisville, NY 10963. Detailed item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure are provided in attached requirements worksheets.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Orders for awards over $15,000; FFP Government Purchase Card transactions for awards under $15,000.
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 112120 (Dairy Cattle and Milk Production) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Solicitation Number: 15B21126Q00000007.
- Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close date.
- Contact: Daniel Sabo, Contract Specialist, dsabo@bop.gov, (845)386-6799.
Evaluation
Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance (Go/No-Go): Assessed on a Go/No-Go basis for:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries. Substantial delays will result in a "No-Go."
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Recurring issues will result in a "No-Go." Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating for Past Performance will be considered eligible for award.
Additional Notes
This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. Full text is available at www.acquisition.gov. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All future information, including amendments and awards, will be posted on www.sam.gov; interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site.