USP Canaan FY26 3rd QTR Milk/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, USP Canaan is seeking quotes for a quarterly requirement of milk and dairy products for delivery to its facility in Waymart, PA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract aims to secure essential dairy items for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers the supply of various dairy products, including:
- Skim Milk: Approximately 312,000 ½ pint containers for the quarter (estimated 24,000 per delivery).
- Cottage Cheese: Approximately 65 five-pound containers for the quarter (estimated 5 per delivery).
- Sour Cream: Approximately 65 five-pound containers for the quarter (estimated 5 per delivery). All items must be delivered Freight on Board (FOB) to USP Canaan. The delivery schedule spans from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, with deliveries expected between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM on scheduled dates.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Awards will be made as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for values over $15,000, or via FFP Government Purchase Card transaction for awards under $15,000.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 311511 (Dairy Foods And Eggs) with a size standard of 1150 employees.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award and maintain registration through final payment.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Quotes must be received no later than February 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to both Joseph Kozuch (jkozuch@bop.gov) and Christopher Ficken (cficken@bop.gov). Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted.
- Required Documents: Bidders must complete and submit the Contractor Information Sheet and the Dairy Quote Sheet, which details specific product requirements and pricing fields.
- Quote Validity: Submitted quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close date.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Quoter offering the best value, considering:
- Price (fair and reasonable).
- Past Performance (evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, focusing on Timeliness of Deliveries and Order Accuracy and Completeness).
Additional Notes
All applicable FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for any future information, including amendments and awards.