USP McCreary, FY26, 4th Qtr. Dairy/Milk
Overview
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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, USP McCreary, intends to issue solicitation 15B12026Q00000007 for Quarterly Dairy/Milk (Weekly Delivery) for the 4th Quarter of FY26. This requirement is for the facility in Pine Knot, KY. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Dairy/Milk products, specifically pasteurized whole milk, no flavor, packaged in 8 fl oz aseptic or plastic bottles. Deliveries are required weekly to USP McCreary from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Strict adherence to item specifications is required, with no substitutions, alternate items, or alternate packaging considered. Milk must comply with 21 CFR §131.110. The estimated quantity is 60,000 units (or 235,200 PT).
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 15B12026Q00000007
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Performance Period: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (Weekly Delivery)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 424430 (Dairy) with a 700-employee small business size standard
- Solicitation Availability: On or about May 21, 2026, on SAM.gov
- Quote Due Date: May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 22, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, using price and past performance as evaluation factors. The government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards. This process aligns with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) initiative.
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Open to all responsible small business concerns, including Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must have an active registration and completed representations and certifications in SAM.gov at the time of quotation.
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to the address provided in the solicitation (cparker@bop.gov). Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for orders over $15,000; Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000 or less.