The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to deliver milk to FCI Manchester weekly for 3 months.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to deliver milk to FCI Manchester weekly for 3 months. The quantities listed in the requirement sheet are quarterly estimated totals, but the local food service administration will contact the contractor weekly regarding the quantities required for the upcoming week.
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, and the government intends to make a single award. The contract will cover the entire 3-month period, from July 1st, 2026 through September 30th, 2026.
How will they pick the winner? The government will evaluate the quotes based on price and past performance. The evaluation factors are outlined in the solicitation.
When and how do you bid? The bid deadline is June 16th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Vendors must submit quotes only to Andre Cawood, Contract Specialist, by email to akcawood@bop.gov. The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than the deadline.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
Heads up — easy to miss
- The selected Quoter must comply with additional contract clauses and provisions, including 52.204-7, System for Award Management, and 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Submit any questions concerning the solicitation to Andre Cawood, Contract Specialist, by email to akcawood@bop.gov