Cover Sheet MILK.docx

This is a cover sheet for a solicitation package issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) El Reno in Oklahoma for the acquisition of dairy items during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. The solicitation number is 15B50726Q00000031, and it requests quotes from potential offerors for commercial dairy products needed to support institutional operations.

Key administrative requirements include mandatory registration and maintenance of an active account in the SAM.GOV database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment. Offerors must include their Universal Entity Identifier (UEI) number with their offer. All prospective contractors are required to complete annual representations and certifications in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, either electronically via SAM.GOV or through the solicitation documents. Payment methodology depends on contract value: awards at or below $15,000 will be paid by government purchase card, while awards exceeding $15,000 will be issued as purchase orders with payment via electronic funds transfer. Invoices should be submitted to the FCI El Reno Business Office at the address listed on block 18a of the SF-1449 form. The solicitation includes FAR 52.212-4 for Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, binding all awarded contractors to standard federal contracting requirements.