15B61026Q00000001 - 3rd Qtr. FY 26 Food Bid - MCC San Diego
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (BOP), Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) San Diego, is seeking subsistence products for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), 15B61026Q00000001, set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Quotations are due March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the provision of subsistence and other food-related items. All products must adhere to National Menu Specifications as detailed in the RFQ. Specifically, vegetable items must be grown, processed, and packed in the U.S. and/or Canada. Items not meeting specifications will be rejected.
Key Requirements
- SAM Registration: Vendors must be registered at www.sam.gov and include their UEI number.
- Quotation Submission: Complete sections 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on the SF-1449 form.
- Product Specifications: Quote only on items that meet required specifications. Include the supplier/brand name of the product. Pictures of products may be required upon request, and samples may be requested.
- Labeling: Commercial labels are required; distributor labels are not permitted.
- Electronic Submission: Quotations must be submitted electronically.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Award: The Government reserves the right to make formal single or multiple awards.
- Delivery: Required by April 30, 2026. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays, between 0900 and 1230 hours to the institution's outside warehouse or institution.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PST).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering technical capability (conformance to specifications and product offered), price, and past performance. Award will be made on a line-item basis.
- Solicitation Access: The solicitation is available solely through https://sam.gov/content/opportunities.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This solicitation is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM at the time of submission and through award and payment. The NAICS code is 311999, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kerri Switzer at kswitzer@bop.gov or 619-232-4311.