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.
