FCI TALLADEGA 3RD QTR 281 Dairy Presolicitation
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, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Talladega, AL, intends to issue a presolicitation (15B31326Q00000008) for Quarterly Subsistence – Dairy products. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with a firm-fixed price contract type. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about February 23, 2026, and quotes are due by March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM. This procurement aims to secure dairy supplies for the second quarter of 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of dairy products on a quarterly basis. Deliveries will be FOB Destination to the Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, 565 E Renfroe RD, Talladega, Alabama 35160. The delivery period for these requirements will be from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 23, 2026
- Quote Due Date: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM
- Award Type: The Government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards.
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000.00.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations will be evaluated based on price and past performance. Vendors with poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, not meeting specifications) may be deemed non-responsible. All pricing must include shipping costs. Offerors are required to complete their representations and certifications via the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations are included.
Additional Notes
The solicitation and all future information, including amendments, will be posted on www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for updates. Completed offers may be emailed to b7jones@bop.gov or mailed to B. Jones, CS, FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, 35160. The primary point of contact is B. Jones, Contract Specialist, at (256) 315-4151.