15B11826Q00000007 4TH QTR FY 26 SUBSISTENCE (GENERAL ITEMS)

SOL #: 15B11826Q00000007Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
USP BIG SANDY
INEZ, KY, 41224, United States

Place of Performance

Inez, KY

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

Food, Oils And Fats (8945)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
May 19, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, has issued a pre-solicitation for 4th Quarter FY 26 Subsistence (General Items). This opportunity, identified by solicitation number 15B11826Q00000007, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be issued between May 22, 2026, and June 5, 2026, with an anticipated award date between June 8 and June 12, 2026.

Scope of Work

This procurement seeks vendors to supply general subsistence items for the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (leading to a solicitation for general items)
  • NAICS Code: 311999
  • Place of Performance: United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, 1197 Airport Road, Inez, KY 41224
  • Set-Aside: 100% Small Business. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations are eligible to submit quotes.
  • Award Mechanism: Awards will be issued via Purchase Card or through a Purchase Order (SF-1449).

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offer Submission: Offers must be sent electronically to JMUSIC@bop.gov on or before the due date specified within the forthcoming solicitation.
  • Questions: All questions must be submitted via email only.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a Best Value Determination, evaluating Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.

Important Notes

This is a pre-solicitation notice. All future information, including the formal solicitation, amendments, and awards, will be distributed through the Government Point of Entry (SAM.gov). Interested parties are responsible for actively monitoring SAM.gov for updates. Federal Acquisition Clause 52.212-4 will be incorporated.

People

Points of Contact

James MusicPRIMARY
Braxton ParsleySECONDARY

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