15B30326Q00000005 3RD QTR SUBSISTENCE FY26

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for subsistence items for Fiscal Year 2026, Third Quarter. The government is procuring a variety of food products.

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of food items required, including but not limited to:

• Dairy products (cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, margarine)
• Produce (tofu, beans, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, peas, jalapenos)
• Grains and cereals (rice, pasta, grits, oatmeal)
• Packaged goods (sugar substitute, catsup, mustard, sauces, dressings, syrup, crackers, chips, pasta, peanut butter, tuna, Salisbury steak)
• Frozen items (French fries, French toast, pancakes)
• Beverages (lemon juice, lime juice, soy sauce)

Each item has a specified quantity and unit of measure (e.g., CS for case, LB for pound, EA for each, BG for bag, CO for container).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: FY26 3rd Quarter Subsistence, April 2026.

• Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, 13:00 ET.

• Solicitation Number: 15B30326Q00000005

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. These clauses are attached.

• The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) at 100.00%.

• NAICS Code: 311910 (Other Food Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: Not specified on the first page, but implied to be small business related.

• The document includes extensive contract clauses related to security, privacy, and information technology, such as DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems and DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements.

• Bidders are instructed to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation package from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield, South Carolina, is for the acquisition of subsistence products for the facility. It contains all necessary information for submitting a request for quote.

• Vendors must meet all specifications stated for the items listed on the Request for Quotation.

• If providing an alternate item, it may result in the award going to the next lowest bidder.

• If package sizing or quantity is not changed, a note must be made on the bid sheet. Failure to do so means the offered price is binding.

• Not specified in this document.

• Quotes must be received by Thursday, February 26, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

• Submission methods: Email to s1rhodes@bop.gov or kstroman@bop.gov, or Hand Carry to the address provided.

• Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered.

• The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.

• Failure to complete SAM registration may result in elimination from consideration.

• Not specified in this document.

• Vendors are cautioned that if they receive an award and cannot provide items due to a price increase, they may be limited in receiving future requests for quotation.

• Questions must be submitted in writing via fax to (803) 637-7161 or email to s1rhodes@bop.gov.

• Contact Sammie Rhodes at (803) 637-1339 or (803) 637-1342 for questions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE requirements for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution in Edgefield, South Carolina. The solicitation will be restricted to 100% Small Business.

• Procurement of subsistence goods on a quarterly basis.

• Deliveries are FOB Destination.

• Deliveries will be made to the Federal Correctional Institution, 501 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, South Carolina 29824.

• The Food Service department reserves the right to make weekly adjustments to quantities and delivery schedules based on institutional needs.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• Delivery date: On or around February 1, 2026.

• Anticipated award date: March 6, 2026.

• Effective date: February 1, 2026.

• Solicitation availability: On or about February 9, 2026, on beta.sam.gov.

• Quotes due: Thursday, February 26, 2026, by 1:00 pm EST.

• Offers must be e-mailed to s1rhodes@bop.gov and kstroman@bop.gov.

• The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.

• Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose offer is most advantageous, with past performance and price considered equally.

• Payment may be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

• Restricted to 100% Small Business.

• Quoters must include their DUNS and UEI number.

• Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database will be verified prior to award.

• Interested parties are responsible for monitoring beta.sam.gov for all future information, including amendments.

• Points of Contact: Sammie Rhodes (Contract Specialist) at (803)637-1339 and Kimberly Stroman (Property & Procurement Specialist) at (803) 637-1342.