This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons - Federal Medical Center (FMC Lexington) is issuing a solicitation, 15B10924Q00000005 , for 3RD QTR FY 24 – Dairy/Cottage Cheese line items. Shipping will be FOB Destination. Deliveries will be from April 1, 2024 to April 15, 2024. Deliveries will be made to the Food Service at 3301 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY 40511. The contract type is firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make single or multiple awards. The evaluation factors are price and past performance. Price will be rated higher than past performance. The Government will award to the responsible offer(s) whose offer, conforms to the solicitation, and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as non-performance under the contract terms. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site www.sam.gov. The deadline for receipt of quotes is on or before March 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Email (dhadden@bop.gov). Quotes received after closing date and time will not be considered. Quoted prices must remain good for 60 days after close of the solicitation. Each offeror is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the online Representation and Certification Applications (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included. NOTE: ALL ITEMS MAY BE PAID VIA Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD at the discretion of the procurement office. SEND BANKING INFORMATION FOR PAYMENT. Blank pages are unnecessary. The Contracting Officer will verify registration prior to award by entering the potential awardee's UEI number at www.sam.gov database.

*Vendor shall return the completed RFQ document (SF1449) and bid sheets when making submissions. Failure to do so will result in the vendor being considered non-responsive and the bid being discarded. *