FY26 Q2 Kosher Milk (Shelf Stable)
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Beaumont, under the Department of Justice, is soliciting quotes for Kosher Milk (Shelf Stable) Packets for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by February 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 300,000 units of Kosher Milk Packets, specifically Kosher Milk Substitute/Shelf Stable Milk (Skim or Fat Free, 8 Ounce Serving). The product must be UHT processed and can be plant-based. Each individual package must be marked with a Kosher hechsher. Product restrictions include no alcohol, emulsifiers, mind-altering substances, enzymes, or chemicals. Winston or Gourmet Kosher products are explicitly not accepted.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) for commercial items, implying a Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Period of Performance: February 17, 2026, to March 13, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Beaumont, TX 77705.
- Award: Processed via Government Purchase Order.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: February 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST.
- Submission Methods: U.S. Postal Service (P.O. Box 26015, Beaumont, Texas 77720-6015), FedEx or other carrier (5980 Knauth Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705), or Email (dtydlacka@bop.gov and cvalderas@bop.gov). Faxed quotes and photocopies are not accepted.
- Required Documents: Standard Form 1449, National/Kosher Menu Specifications Quote Sheets (for pricing and item descriptions), and a letter of certification from an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency (dated no more than 11 months prior to quote date). Failure to provide this certification will result in rejection.
- Evaluation: Based on Lowest Price (Technically Acceptable) and Past Performance. A sample of the food product may be requested prior to award.
- Questions: Must be submitted in writing to dtydlacka@bop.gov and cvalderas@bop.gov.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This acquisition is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Food Manufacturing) with a size standard of 700 Employees.
- Registration: All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in their quotes.