FCI marion FY26 yearly dairy

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at the United States Penitentiary Marion in Illinois is seeking a firm-fixed price contract for dairy products to serve the facility during Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The procurement covers three primary dairy items: pasteurized nonfat skim milk delivered in 1/2 pint containers, low-fat cottage cheese, and reduced-fat sour cream, with deliveries required 52 times per year on Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. All potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number with their submissions. The government will evaluate proposals based on price-related factors and past performance, with the authority to make single awards at their discretion. The solicitation was released on August 28, 2025, with quotes due by September 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM Central Standard Time, and interested vendors must submit their responses to Travis Ladd, Property and Procurement Specialist, via email at jladd@bop.gov or fax at (618) 964-2055.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), making it available to all responsible small businesses, including faith-based and community-based organizations. The contract requires substantial weekly deliveries, including 10,000 units of 1/2 pint milk containers, 60 pounds of cottage cheese, and 20 pounds of sour cream, totaling 52 delivery cycles throughout the fiscal year. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific budget range or estimated contract value is disclosed. Payment will be processed through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), and the procurement is unrestricted within the small business category. The solicitation is being distributed exclusively through the beta.sam.gov website, and all deliveries must be made directly to the United States Penitentiary facility located at 4500 Prison Road in Marion, Illinois.