1st Quarter Dairy FCI Danbury

The Federal Correctional Institution Danbury, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotes for dairy products to support the facility's food service operations during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The procurement specifically requires 12,000 half-pint containers and 1,900 five-gallon bags of skim milk that must meet pasteurized, nonfat, no-flavor specifications in accordance with CID A-A-20338A standards. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a DUNS number, and complete all required representations and certifications to be eligible for consideration. The evaluation will be conducted on an equal basis between price and past performance factors, with the contracting officer making award decisions based on these combined criteria. All quotes must be submitted electronically to jcaswell@bop.gov by August 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and all communications regarding this procurement must be directed in writing to the Contracting Officer.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under the Total Small Business classification, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. The contract requires delivery of 1,000 half-pint containers on Mondays and 55 five-gallon containers on both Mondays and Thursdays throughout the October to December 2025 performance period. Performance will take place at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, with all dairy products requiring storage in designated cold storage areas upon delivery. The solicitation operates under NAICS code 311991 for Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing and PSC code 8945 for Food, Oils and Fats. Payment options include Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Credit Card, and the procurement emphasizes equal opportunity for Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations to participate in the competitive process.