Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons at United States Penitentiary Canaan is soliciting quarterly quotations for basic dairy products (whole milk, sour cream, and cottage cheese) to be delivered weekly from October 1 through December 31 2026. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside RFQ; quotes must be submitted electronically by August 28, 2026. Delivery is FOB to the prison’s food‑service warehouse, with a strict delivery window (6:30 AM‑1:00 PM). Performance will be evaluated on price and a Go/No‑Go past‑performance review (timeliness and order accuracy). No site visits or pre‑bid meetings are required.
• Products: ½‑pint whole milk (≈ 234,000 units), 5‑lb containers sour cream (≈ 65 containers), 5‑lb containers cottage cheese (≈ 65 containers) – weekly deliveries for 13 weeks.
• Delivery schedule: Oct 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec 7, 14, 21, 28.
• Submission deadline: August 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EST; quotes valid 30 days.
• Small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 311511, size standard 1,150 employees).
• Evaluation: lowest price that meets requirements, subject to Go/No‑Go past‑performance check.
• Contact for quote submission: Christopher Ficken, Contract Specialist ([email protected], (570) 488‑8031).