USP Canaan FY26 4th QTR Milk/Dairy

The contract is a firm-fixed price award for the quarterly supply and delivery of milk and dairy products to the United States Penitentiary Canaan in Waymart, Pennsylvania, covering the period from July 1 to September 30, 2026. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311511, reserved exclusively for small businesses certified in the fluid milk product manufacturing sector, with no other socioeconomic set-asides applicable. The scope requires 13 weekly deliveries of 234,000 half-pint containers of Vitamin D-fortified whole milk, 65 five-pound containers of cottage cheese, and 65 five-pound containers of sour cream, all delivered between 6:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on specified dates throughout the quarter. Products must comply with Commercial Item Descriptions A-A-20338A, A-A-20251, and A-A-20154B, as well as FDA standard 21 CFR §131.110 for milk, and delivery is FOB destination at the facility. Awards will be made based on best value through a trade-off process where past performance serves as a mandatory Go/No-Go threshold, evaluated on timeliness and order accuracy, while price is assessed for fairness and reasonableness. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and submit quotes exclusively via email to designated contracting officers by May 29, 2026, with proposals remaining valid for 30 days post-deadline. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including those related to commercial acquisition practices under FAR Part 12, whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking, equal opportunity for veterans and persons with disabilities, and prohibitions on certain confidentiality agreements and payments to influence federal transactions. Deviations to several clauses are noted, effective November or December 2025, reflecting updated federal requirements. Special requirements include compliance with DOJ-02 privacy standards and DOJ-08 provisions ensuring continuity of performance during national emergencies. Acceptance of delivery must be confirmed by the contractor’s signature within 48 hours, and payment will be processed electronically via EFT through SAM.gov, with Government Purchase Cards used for micro-purchases under $15,000. The contracting officers are Christopher Ficken and Joseph Kozuch, with Art Bronson and Ian Gelinger serving as primary delivery contacts. No option