FMC LEXINGTON FY26 4TH QUARTER- DAIRY
Overview
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Set Aside
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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, FMC Lexington is soliciting quotations for dairy products for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for weekly delivery of various dairy items to FMC Lexington, KY. Quotations are due June 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the weekly delivery of dairy products to FMC Lexington from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Deliveries are scheduled for Wednesdays between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM EST, with no deliveries on holidays. Estimated quarterly quantities include:
- Kosher Whole Milk, Fresh: 260,000 individual 8 fl oz servings.
- Cottage Cheese: 1,560 five-pound containers.
- Sour Cream: 780 five-pound containers. All products must meet specific CID requirements, FDA standards, and milk must be Kosher certified. Cottage cheese requires a minimum 60-day shelf life upon delivery.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 15B10926Q00000010
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Awards under $15,000 may be processed via Government Purchase Card.
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (FY26, 4th Quarter).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 311511 (Dairy Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1150 employees.
- Place of Performance: FMC Lexington, 3301 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the best value to the Government, based on two factors:
- Past Performance (Go/No-Go): Evaluated on timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. A history of late, non-delivery, or inaccurate items will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only "Go" rated offerors will be considered for award.
- Price: Proposed price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Quotations Due: June 1, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Brett Miracle (bmiracle@bop.gov) AND Heather Surber (hsurber@bop.gov). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 60 calendar days after the closing date.
- Questions: Submit questions via email to the contacts listed above as early as possible.
- Required Documents: Bidders must complete the "Contractor's Information Sheet" (Quote Sheet) with company and contact details.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as an RFQ. All future information, amendments, and awards will be posted on SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for monitoring the site. Acceptance of award requires contractor signature within 48 hours of purchase order delivery.