FCI Danbury 4th Quarter Dairy
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Danbury is soliciting quotes for Dairy Products for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) issued under solicitation number 15B20326Q00000033. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of various dairy products, including specific types of milk, cottage cheese, and sour cream, with detailed specifications regarding fat content, flavor, packaging size, and agricultural practices. Deliveries will be made weekly to FCI Danbury, CT, for the period of July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Bidders must adhere to the detailed item descriptions and compliance requirements outlined in the attached "NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET." Substitutions are not accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), anticipating one Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311511 (Dairy Product Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Delivery Period: July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Quote Due: June 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m. EST.
- Published: May 29, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible quoter(s) providing the best value to the Government, based on two factors:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, assessing timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. A history of substantial delays or recurring inaccuracies will result in a "No-Go" determination.
Submission Requirements
Vendors must submit quotes via email only to Jared Caswell (jcaswell@bop.gov). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Bidders must complete the "Quote Sheet Cover-DAN Dairy.docx" with company information and use the "NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET" for pricing. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes. All future information, including amendments and awards, will be posted on SAM.gov, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site.