FMC DEVENS DAIRY 3RD Quarter
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 (BOP), Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for dairy products to cover the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various dairy products, including skim milk (1/2 pints and bulk gallons), cottage cheese (5-pound containers, various fat contents), and sour cream (5-pound containers, various fat contents). Specific product details, including kosher certification requirements for certain items, are outlined in the "BidReport Dairy 3rd QTR 2026.pdf". Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to FMC Devens, MA.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 15B20526Q00000013
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 8910 (Dairy Foods And Eggs)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 (FY26, 3rd Quarter)
- Place of Performance: FMC Devens, 36 Independence Drive, Building 1677, Devens, MA 01434
- Delivery Terms: Deliveries must be palletized, occur on preferred days (Tuesday/Thursday) between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM EST, and adhere to strict temperature controls (34-40°F for perishables, 0°F or below for frozen). The Food Service Warehouse must be contacted prior to delivery. Strict enforcement of delivery schedules is noted, with non-conformance potentially leading to contract termination. Items are subject to a 3-day conditional inspection period.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: March 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Cara Hern (chern@bop.gov) and Eve Rivera-White (eriverawhite@bop.gov). The email subject line must include "Dairy 15B20526Q00000013 Quote".
- Required Documents: Completed quote sheet (including Company Name, UEI, CAGE Code, POC), FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications, and pricing for all required items. Quoted prices must not exceed two decimal points.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price: Fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Prior experience and similar performances.
- Delivery: Proposed delivery terms.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to award, during performance, and through final payment. Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days.
Important Notes
Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to both contacts at the earliest possible time. No phone calls will be accepted for questions. All future information, including amendments and awards, will be posted on SAM.gov.