3rd Qtr FY26 Subsistence

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for subsistence supplies for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Bennettsville, for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The primary deliverable is subsistence supplies.

• Specific details regarding the supplies are provided in "See Attached Specifications" and "PSC: 8945".

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is the 3rd Quarter of FY26.

• Offer Due Date: February 20, 2026, at 16:00 ET.

• The solicitation number is 15B31726Q00000007.

• Contact for information: Eric Clyburn at eclyburn@bop.gov or 843-454-8225.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business.

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

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 (Alternate II).

• Additional clauses related to Contractor Privacy Requirements (DOJ-02) and Security of Department Information and Systems (DOJ-05) are included.

• Offerors must complete and submit Offeror Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation package is issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Bennettsville, South Carolina, for the acquisition of Subsistence items for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2026.

Offerors are instructed to quote only on the specified items and must not alter the item description or unit of issue. Any changes to the solicitation may result in rejection of quotes.

Not specified in this document.

• Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to eclyburn@bop.gov or hand-carried to the Federal Correctional Institution Bennettsville, 696 Muckerman Road, Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512.

• Questions: Written questions should be emailed to eclyburn@bop.gov. Phone inquiries can be directed to (843) 454-8225.

• All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (http://www.sam.gov) and include their Unique Entity ID number in their offers. The Contracting Officer will verify SAM registration prior to award.

• Offerors are required to complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://www.sam.gov.

• Failure to complete these registration procedures may result in elimination from award consideration.

• The solicitation includes FAR 52.212-4 (June 2010) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.

• Do not submit quotes to any location other than the one specified.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the National Menu Specifications for Fiscal Year 2026, 3rd Quarter, for FCI Bennettsville. It details the specific requirements for various food items, including dry goods, canned goods, pasta, dairy, meats, produce, and more. Bidders must ensure their product offerings comply with all listed specifications, including federal regulations, labeling requirements, and quality standards (e.g., U.S. Grade A/B).

• Compliance: All delivered items must meet federal, state, and local regulations, including FD&C Act and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Allergen labeling is mandatory.
• Product Specifications: Detailed requirements for numerous food categories, including item descriptions, unit of issue, units to order, and specific standards (e.g., CID numbers, U.S. Grade, nutrient content claims, agricultural practices).
• Origin: Some items specify "product of the United States or Canada." If not stated, products from foreign countries are acceptable if distributed in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
• Final Determination: The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
• No Substitutions: Specification substitutions are not accepted.

This document is critical for potential bidders as it defines the exact product requirements for the opportunity. Vendors must carefully review the specifications for each item they intend to bid on to ensure compliance. Failure to meet these specifications will result in the item not being considered for award. The document also specifies quantities (Units to Order) for many items, providing insight into the scale of the requirement.