4TH QTR FY26- MILK - FDC Houston
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 - Federal Detention Center (FDC Houston) is soliciting proposals for 4th Quarter FY26 Milk under a Firm Fixed-Price contract. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The requirement involves weekly deliveries of milk products to FDC Houston in Houston, TX, with proposals due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, 15B51726Q00000012, requires the weekly delivery of specific milk products:
- Pasteurized Whole Milk (No Flavor): Approximately 12,600 units weekly, in 8 fl oz aseptic packages or plastic bottles, compliant with 21 CFR 131.110.
- Kosher Milk (Fresh, Nonfat, Skim, or Fat Free): Approximately 100 units weekly, in individual 8 oz servings (UHT processed and Kosher certified). Deliveries are required every Tuesday, beginning July 7, 2026, and concluding September 29, 2026. All products must be delivered FOB Destination to the Food Service Warehouse at 1200 Texas Ave Houston, TX 77002.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Weekly deliveries from July 7, 2026, to September 29, 2026, within the 4th Quarter FY26 (July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing).
- Proposal Due Date: June 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: May 29, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals via email to dcruz-ayala@bop.gov and m2khan@bop.gov, including the solicitation number 15B51726Q00000012 in the subject line. Submissions must include the completed RFQ document and bid sheets, with blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24 of Standard Form 1449 completed. Quoted prices must remain valid for 60 days after the solicitation closes. Evaluation Factors: Price and Past Performance. The Government will award to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer is most advantageous, considering these factors. A record of poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, order cancellations, poor quality) may negatively impact evaluation, even for lower-priced quotes. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards.
Additional Notes
Offerors are required to complete their representations and certifications via SAM.gov. Payment may be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Vendor registration in SAM.gov will be verified prior to award. All future information and amendments will be distributed solely through www.sam.gov.