FY26 3rd QTR Milk FMC Fort Worth
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 (BOP), specifically FMC Fort Worth, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for FY26 3rd Quarter Milk requirements. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 311511, 1,150 employees) seeking vendors to supply milk products. Quotes are due by March 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for the procurement of Pasteurized, Nonfat, No Flavor, KOSHER ONLY milk in 1/2 pint containers, conforming to CID A- A-20338A, Group I, Type D, Flavor 5. Deliveries are required weekly, every Wednesday between 7 AM and 2 PM CT, to FMC Fort Worth, TX. Quantities are subject to adjustment based on inmate population, with an anticipated weekly delivery of 13,000 units. A requirements worksheet provides details on various dairy products, including a significant quantity of 8 Oz Red. Fat Milk, with an overall purchase order total of $38,509.90 for the quarter.
Contract & Timeline
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 12, issued as an RFQ. Awards will be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), either via Purchase Order (for awards over $15,000) or Government Purchase Card transaction (for awards under $15,000). The period of performance is from April 13, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing)
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
Evaluation Factors
Awards will be made on a line item basis to the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors include:
- Price
- Past Performance: Assessed on timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness, including CPARS evaluations and documented instances of late deliveries or incorrect items.
- Technical
Additional Notes
Offerors must submit quotes via email to Crystal Lopez-Nazario (CLNazario@bop.gov) and Katrina Pirtle (kpirtle@bop.gov). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. All future information, including amendments and awards, will be posted on SAM.gov. Contractors will be subject to extensive security requirements related to DOJ Information and Covered Information Systems. Acceptance of any subsequent award will require a contractor signature within 48 hours of the signed purchase order delivery.