FMC Devens Dairy 4th Quarter
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15B20526Q00000022
- Agency
-
Federal Medical Center Devens
Correctional Facilities, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311511 Fluid Milk Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8910 Dairy Foods And Eggs
- Place of performance
- Ayer, Massachusetts 01432, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons at Federal Medical Center Devens seeks dairy products through a Request for Quote, with proposals due May 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The procurement is unrestricted and uses a commercial items acquisition format.
Place of performance is Ayer, Massachusetts, with F.O.B. Destination delivery to FMC Devens, 36 Independence Drive, Building 1677, Devens, MA 01434. Delivery must occur within 30 calendar days after receipt of order, with preferred delivery every Tuesday and Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EST. The Government intends to make multiple awards based on pricing per line item.
Four dairy line items are required for the period July 1 through September 30, 2026: 65,000 half-pint containers of whole milk (UHT pasteurized, kosher certified); 700 five-gallon bags of skim milk; 150 five-pound containers of cottage cheese; and 200 five-pound containers of sour cream. All milk products must be certified kosher and comply with 21 CFR 131.110 standards. Deliveries must be palletized and meet strict temperature requirements: non-frozen perishable foods between 34 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit, frozen foods at 0 degrees or below with no indication of prior thawing. Rejected products require replacement within 24 hours.
Evaluation criteria are price (fairness and reasonableness), past performance (on-time delivery history, late deliveries, missing items, and substitution frequency), and delivery reliability. NAICS code is 311511, Fluid Milk Manufacturing; PSC code is 8910, Dairy Foods and Eggs. Purchase method depends on award value: above $15,000 will be firm-fixed price purchase order; below $15,000 will be Government purchase card transaction. Quoters must be active in SAM.gov and submit via email to Contract Specialist Eve Rivera-White and Financial Specialist Eli Berry.
Notice text
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens
42 Patton Rd
Devens, MA 01432
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Dairy Requirement
Solicitation Number: 15B20526Q00000022
Issuance Date: May 11, 2026
Closing Date: May 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST
I. General Information
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 311511 (Fluid Milk)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Requirement: See the attached requirements worksheet for specific line items and quantities.
II. Delivery Terms
F.O.B. Destination to:
FMC Devens
36 Independence Drive, Building 1677
Devens, MA 01434
- Delivery Timeline: 30 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO).
- Acceptance: Per FAR 13.004(b), written acceptance is required. The contractor must return a signed copy of the purchase order within 48 hours of delivery.
III. Evaluation and Award
The Government intends to make multiple awards based on pricing per line item. Award will be made to the responsible quoter(s) providing the Best Value to the Government based on the following factors:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluation includes prior experience and similar performance history. The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider late deliveries, missing items, and frequent substitutions.
- Delivery: A documented history of on-time deliveries and reliability will be considered.
Purchase Method:
- Above $15,000.00 (Standard MPT): Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Below $15,000.00: Government Purchase Card (GPC) transaction.
IV. Provisions and Clauses
The following FAR provisions and clauses (through FAC 2026-01) apply to this acquisition:
- 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- 52.212-2: Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- 52.212-3: Offeror Representations and Certifications (May 2024) (Deviation Feb 2025).
- 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- 52.212-5: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2025) (Deviation Feb 2025). Specific applicable clauses include:
- 52.203-17, 52.204-10, 52.204-27, 52.209-6, 52.219-6 (Total Small Business Set-Aside), 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.225-1, 52.226-8, 52.232-33, 52.232-36, 52.226-6.
Additional Local Clauses:
- 52.204-7, 52.204-13, 52.204-16, and 2852.212-4 (Department of Justice Deviation).
V. Submission Instructions
Quotes must be submitted via email only to both:
- Eve Rivera-White, Contract Specialist: eriverawhite@bop.gov
- Eli Berry, Financial Specialist: e1berry@bop.gov
Requirements:
- Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date.
- Quoters must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- All vendors must be active in SAM.gov at the time of quote, award, and through final payment.
- Questions: Must be submitted via email only; no phone calls will be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 0. POST TO SAM.pdf | ||
| 4. FMC DEVENS DELIVERY SCHEDULE Dairy.pdf | ||
| 3. BidReport Dairy 4th QTR 2026.pdf | ||
| BRQ 15B20526Q00000022.pdf | ||
| 2. Quote Sheet Cover- Dairy.pdf | ||
| 1. Cover Letter.pdf |
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