FY26 3RD QTR DAIRY
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, FCI Elkton, is soliciting quotes for Quarterly Dairy products for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the delivery of specific dairy items to the Federal Correctional Institution Elkton in Lisbon, Ohio, between April 2, 2026, and June 29, 2026. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement and delivery of various dairy products, including sour cream, cottage cheese, and milk, according to detailed menu specifications. The "Q3 DAIRY MENU SPEC.pdf" document outlines precise requirements for each item, including type, fat content, packaging size, and CID numbers. The "Q3 FY26 DAIRY DELIVERY SCHEDULE.pdf" specifies exact delivery dates and quantities for the period. Deliveries are FOB Destination to the FCI Elkton Food Service Warehouse.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 2, 2026, through June 29, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311511 (Dairy Product Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 500 Employees
- Award Type: All or None (all items must be awarded together)
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: February 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Submission Method: Email to
lkress@bop.gov. Fax or mailed quotes will not be accepted. - Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering past performance and price.
- Representations & Certifications: Offerors must complete these via ORCA at SAM.gov.
- Anticipated Award Date: February 24, 2026.
Key Requirements for Bidders
Bidders must adhere strictly to the detailed menu specifications, as no substitutions will be accepted. The delivery schedule is mandatory and requires careful logistical planning. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring www.beta.SAM.gov for all future information and amendments.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Logan Kress, Procurement and Property Specialist
- Email:
lkress@bop.gov - Phone:
330-420-6234