Fresh Whole Kosher Milk - FY26 Q4
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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 (BOP), FCC Beaumont, is soliciting quotes for Fresh Whole Kosher Milk for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Firm Fixed Price opportunity to supply 8 fluid ounce servings of kosher milk to the facility in Beaumont, TX. Quotes are due by June 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Fresh Kosher Whole Milk, packaged in individual 8 fluid ounce (236.6 ml) servings. The product must meet CID A-A-20338A, Group I - Pasteurized, Type A - Milk, Flavor 5 - Other, and comply with 21 CFR §131.110. Packaging must be aseptic or plastic bottles. A critical requirement is that the milk must be Certified Kosher Dairy by a nationally accepted Orthodox Kashrut Organization, with each individual package clearly marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm Fixed Price, awarded via Government Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: Weekly deliveries are expected between July 6, 2026, and September 30, 2026.
- Delivery Schedule: Weekly deliveries are required on Mondays.
- Quantity: Approximately 900,000 units (8 fl oz servings) are required, with the total amount potentially adjusted to the next highest case count.
- Place of Performance: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Beaumont, 5980 Knauth Road, Beaumont, TX 77705.
- Set-Aside: This opportunity is Unrestricted, with no specific set-aside indicated.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Deadline: June 24, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. CST.
- Required Documents: Quoters must submit Standard Form 1449 and National/Kosher Menu Specifications Quote Sheets for items being bid on. Pricing or item descriptions should not be placed on SF 1449.
- Kosher Certification: A letter of certification from the religious certification agency, dated no more than 11 months prior to the quote date, must be submitted for each item bid. Failure to provide this will result in an unacceptable quote.
- Submission Methods: Quotes can be submitted via Mail, FedEx/Other Carrier, or Email to dtydlacka@bop.gov and cvalderas@bop.gov. Faxed quotations and photocopies are not accepted.
- Eligibility: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their quotes. SAM registration will be verified prior to award.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable and past performance. A product sample may be requested prior to award.
Additional Notes
All communications and questions must be in writing and emailed to the Contract Specialists, Dillon Tydlacka (dtydlacka@bop.gov) and Celeste Valderas (cvalderas@bop.gov). Offerors should carefully review FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-4. Failure to deliver awarded products may lead to being deemed a non-responsible contractor.