4TH QTR FY 26 DAIRY

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at Federal Correctional Institution Aliceville is soliciting dairy products for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 under solicitation number 15B31826Q00000015, with deliveries scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026, and conclude on September 30, 2026. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract and a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 311511, restricted exclusively to small business concerns. The contract requires weekly deliveries Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, excluding federal holidays, to the Food Services Warehouse at 11070 Hwy 14, Aliceville, Alabama 35442, with Freight on Board Destination terms. All items must meet the BOP National Specifications, including specific packaging requirements: whole milk must be in 8 fl oz aseptic or plastic bottles, cottage cheese and sour cream in 5 lb plastic containers, and all certified religious diet items must bear the Kosher symbol on individual packages or will be rejected. Temperature controls are strictly enforced—perishable items must be delivered between 34°F and 40°F, canned goods above 34°F and not frozen, and frozen items at 0°F or below; any indication of thawing results in refusal. The government reserves the right to inspect and test all deliveries, and conditional receipt allows up to three business days for further examination, with nonconforming items subject to refusal, removal at the vendor’s expense within ten business days, or price adjustment. All offers must be submitted through SAM.gov by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 10, 2026, and failure to meet submission deadlines or provide complete, accurate data will result in disqualification. Offerors must be currently registered in SAM with an active status, including a validated Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, EFT indicator, and completed representations and certifications, all verified by the Contracting Officer via SAM.gov prior to award. Pricing is the primary evaluation factor, rated higher than past performance, and proposals must include properly completed Standard Form 1449 with Blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 filled, along with accurate pricing aligned with government units of measure