FCI SCHUYLKILL FY26 3RD QUARTER MILK
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 Schuylkill), is soliciting quotes for milk and dairy products for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to supply FCI Schuylkill in Minersville, PA. Quotes are due by March 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) covers the supply of various dairy products from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Key requirements include:
- Kosher Milk (Pasteurized, Nonfat, Skim, or Fat Free, 1/2 Pint containers): A total of 218,400 units, requiring kosher certification on each package.
- Cottage Cheese (various types, 5 Lb. containers): 60 units, with specific delivery dates on April 1, May 6, and June 10, 2026.
- Sour Cream (various types, 5 lb containers): 60 units, with specific delivery dates on April 8, May 13, and June 17, 2026. Deliveries will occur weekly on Wednesdays, beginning April 1, 2026, with the final delivery on June 24, 2026. All deliveries are Freight on Board (FOB) Destination to FCI Schuylkill, Minersville, PA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order, with a single award anticipated.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 311511 (Milk and Ice Cream Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1150 employees.
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EST.
- Published: March 12, 2026.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the lowest price for all line items combined, determined to provide the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance (Go/No-Go): Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, focusing on:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries.
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Only quoters receiving a "Go" rating for past performance will be considered eligible for award.
Submission & Contact
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Stephanie Sandler, Contracting Officer, at ssandler@bop.gov. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted. Offerors must ensure their completed solicitation package, including the Milk Quote Sheet Cover, is submitted by the deadline. All future information, amendments, and awards will be posted on SAM.gov.