FMC Carswell 4th QTR Milk Solicitation
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 (FMC Carswell), under the Department of Justice, is soliciting quotes for pasteurized milk (whole, no flavor) for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 15B50526Q00000012. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with quotes due by June 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time (CT).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 8,000 units per week for 13 weeks, totaling 104,000 units of pasteurized milk (whole, no flavor), Type A, Flavor 5. Packaging must be 8 fl oz (236.6 ml) aseptic packages or plastic bottles, meeting 21 CFR §131.110 standards. Deliveries are FOB Destination to FMC Carswell, 1200 Meandering Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Key delivery requirements include a minimum 6-month expiration date, proper labeling, palletization (unless arranged), specific temperature controls for perishable goods, and strict adherence to BOP Religious Diet Specifications. All items will be closely inspected, and non-compliant products will be refused or must be picked up by the vendor. Deliveries are accepted Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 15B50526Q00000012
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 13 weeks, from the week of July 5, 2026, to October 3, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Published Date: June 9, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email ONLY to ekarua@bop.gov by the deadline. The subject line must follow the format: "Name of Contractor - Solicitation No. 15B50526Q00000012 – FMC Carswell 4th QTR FY26 National Menu". Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov with a Small Business concern designation on their Reps and Certs profile throughout the contract. Evaluation factors are price, past performance, and conformity to applicable and requested specifications, which are considered equally important. Payments will be made upon complete delivery and acceptance via purchase order (EFT), with invoices sent electronically to CRW-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.
Additional Notes
Offerors are advised to read the attached solicitation document in its entirety, noting all specifications, provisions, and clauses. Contractors must obtain a copy of the BOP Religious Diet Specifications prior to quoting. Delivery vehicles must not exceed Gross 49000lbs-Tandem Axle 32000 Lbs.