3RD QTR Fy26 Food Service Solicitation

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for Food Service Solicitation, specifically for the 3rd Quarter of FY26. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

• The core deliverable is "Food Service Solicitation".

• Specific details regarding the services are referenced in an attached specification, which offerors are instructed to review.

• No substitutions to the provided specifications are permitted; alterations will result in rejection of the bid.

• The assigned North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 311999 with a size standard of 500 employees.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is from 04/01/2026 to 06/30/2026.

• The offer due date is February 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

• Offerors are instructed to fill out page one and return it.

• Evaluation criteria are detailed in FAR 52.212-2, which is incorporated by reference.

• This solicitation is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses and provisions by reference, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), contractor employee whistleblower rights, contract terms and conditions for commercial items, and offeror representations and certifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office. The solicitation number is 15B12026Q00000003.

Specific items required are detailed in attached "requirements worksheets." Terms of delivery are F.O.B. Destination to USP McCreary, 330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, KY, 42635, with a delivery date on or before April 1, 2026.

This is a total small business set-aside. The solicitation is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.

Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements and provides the best value, considering price (fair and reasonable) and past performance (prior experience and similar performances). Quotes must be submitted via email to John Brown (j16brown@bop.gov) no later than 10:00 a.m. EST on February 13th, 2025. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes must be good for 30 calendar days after close.

This is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700 employees. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award.

Key dates include: Solicitation Posted: February 5, 2026; Quotes Due By: February 13th, 2026; Anticipated Award Date: February 23rd, 2026; Delivery on or before: April 1, 2025. Questions must be submitted via email to Anthony Akers (aakers@bop.gov) or John Brown (j16brown@bop.gov). The government reserves the right to reject damaged or non-specified items upon inspection. All future information will be posted on SAM.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) detailing various food items to be procured by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, MCCREARY USP. It serves as a detailed list of specific food products, including their descriptions, quantities, and specifications, for potential vendors to bid on.

• Itemized List: The document contains a comprehensive list of food items, each with a unique UFMS #, Item Name, Unit Type Requested, Units to Order, and specifications.
• Detailed Specifications: For each item, there are detailed descriptions of the product's characteristics, including ingredients, preparation methods, certifications (e.g., Kosher, Halal), packaging requirements, and quality standards (e.g., U.S. Grade A).
• Storage Areas: Items are categorized by storage area (Cold, Dry, Frozen, Non-Food).
• Bid Grouping: Items are also organized by Bid Group (e.g., Certified Foods, Meats, Non-Food Items, Subsistence).

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the exact products the government is seeking to purchase. Vendors must carefully review the specifications for each item to determine if they can meet the requirements. The RFQ provides the necessary information to prepare accurate quotes and proposals, including details on product quality, packaging, and any specific certifications required. Bidders should pay close attention to the "Units to Order" and "Item Price" fields to understand the scale of the procurement and potential contract value.