2nd Quarter Dairy Danbury

The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Danbury, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is seeking quotations for dairy products to support its operations during the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation requires suppliers to provide 14,000 half-pint containers of skim milk, 1,800 five-gallon bags of skim milk, 60 pounds of sour cream in 5-pound containers, and 60 pounds of cottage cheese in 5-pound containers, with detailed specification requirements and commodity identification standards for each item. Awards will be evaluated based equally on price and past performance, with submissions due by December 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST to jcaswell@bop.gov. Quoters must include their DUNS number and DUNS Unique Entity ID in their submissions and are encouraged to complete representations and certifications through the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to quote submission. The solicitation contact is Jared Caswell at 203-312-5307 for additional information or clarifications.

This procurement is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small businesses only. The contract covers dairy product deliveries scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays from January through March 2026, requiring refrigerated storage capabilities as all items are classified under the "Cold" storage category. No incumbent contractor or specific award value is identified in the solicitation materials. The place of performance is located at the Federal Correctional Institution Danbury in Danbury, Connecticut 06811, with the Contracting Office based at 33 1/2 Pembroke Road, Danbury, CT 06811. Faith-based and community-based organizations are encouraged to submit offers for this requirement.