USP Canaan FY26 4th 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 soliciting quotes for milk and dairy products for the 4th quarter of FY26. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for delivery to the U.S. Penitentiary Canaan in Waymart, PA. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the weekly delivery of various milk and dairy items from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Key requirements include:
- Whole Milk: 234,000 half-pint containers (Vitamin D, aseptic or plastic bottle).
- Sour Cream: 65 containers (5-pound each).
- Cottage Cheese: 65 containers (5-pound each, various types). Deliveries must be Freight on Board (FOB) to USP Canaan, Waymart, PA, between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (for awards >$15,000) or FFP Government Purchase Card transaction (for awards <$15,000).
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 311511 (Milk Processing), with a small business size standard of 1150 employees.
- Quote Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Quote Validity: 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to both cficken@bop.gov and jkozuch@bop.gov. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the responsible Quoter providing the best value, considering:
- Price: Must be fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis for timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. Substantial delays or a pattern of incomplete/inaccurate deliveries will result in a "No-Go."
Eligibility & Notes
Prospective awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award. Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any updates or amendments. Refer to attached requirements worksheets for full details on items, quantities, and units of measure.