FCC FLORENCE FY26 QTR 4 MILK

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through the Federal Correctional Complex in Florence, Colorado, is soliciting bids for the supply of milk and related dairy products under solicitation number 15B40626Q00000014, with a posted date of June 3, 2026, and a response deadline of June 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The acquisition is for FY26 Q4 and requires full delivery of all items by September 30, 2026, under FOB Destination terms at the specified facility address. The contract type is firm-fixed price, and no set-aside applies, though offerors must self-certify as small businesses or women-owned small businesses (WOSB/EDWOSB) to be eligible, since socioeconomic set-asides are designated for these categories. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Brittany Baker at b7baker@bop.gov, and only responses submitted on the required Excel spreadsheet will be accepted—handwritten or non-compliant formats will be rejected. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov with active representations and certifications, including UEI and size status, at the time of submission. The products required include whole milk in ½ pint (8 fl oz) aseptic packages or plastic bottles, cottage cheese, and sour cream, each in 5LB tubs, all complying with federal food standards under the FD&C Act, Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and 21 CFR §131.110. Milk must have at least 60 days of remaining shelf life after packaging and must not be frozen or previously thawed; allergens must be clearly labeled, and kosher products must bear the appropriate symbol. Delivery must meet strict temperature controls and labeling specifications without substitutions. Evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off process weighing technical acceptability, past performance, and price equally, with past performance deficiencies such as failure to deliver or non-compliance potentially disqualifying offerors. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer or the Government Purchase Card to the designated financial office. All invoices must reference correct accounting data, and contractor personnel must comply with DOJ IT security requirements, including signing NDAs, completing annual training, and adhering to FedRAMP, NIST, and FISMA standards. Any breach involving PII must be reported within one hour, and contractors bear all associated remed