FMC LEXINGTON FY26 3RD QUARTER- DAIRY
Overview
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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, FMC Lexington is soliciting quotes for dairy products for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for weekly dairy delivery to FMC Lexington, KY, covering the period from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Specific items include:
- Kosher Skim Milk: 220,000 units (1/2 Pint, UHT processed, 8oz individual servings, kosher certified).
- Cottage Cheese: 140 units (5 lb containers, Low Fat (2%), Fat Free, or No Salt Added Low Fat, unflavored, minimum 60-day shelf life).
- Sour Cream: 80 units (5 lb containers, Reduced Fat, Low-fat, or Nonfat, unflavored). Quantities listed are quarterly estimated totals, with weekly quantities to be confirmed by local food service administration. Deliveries are required between 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 15B10926Q00000006
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (for awards over $15,000) or FFP Government Purchase Card transaction (for awards under $15,000).
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
- NAICS Code: 311511 (Dairy Product Manufacturing) with a 1150-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: FMC Lexington, 3301 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: February 23, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Brett Miracle (bmiracle@bop.gov) AND Heather Surber (hsurber@bop.gov). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 60 calendar days after the closing date.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible Quoter providing the best value, based on:
- Price: Fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Go/No-Go evaluation based on timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. Only Offerors receiving a "Go" rating will be considered.
- Required Documents: Bidders must complete the "Quote Sheet 3rd Qtr - Dairy.docx" with company information.
Additional Information
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ). All responsible sources may submit a quotation. Contractors must accept the purchase order within 48 hours of delivery. Interested quoters must submit questions via email only, after reviewing all solicitation documents.