4TH QTR FY26 MEAT AND SUBSISTANCE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the 4th Quarter FY26 Meat products for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Aliceville, Alabama. It contains all necessary information for submitting a quote for evaluation.

• Products: Meat products meeting BOP National Specifications.

• Delivery: Weekly, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST (excluding federal holidays). Deliveries not accepted before July 1, 2026.

• Temperature Requirements: Non-frozen perishables: 34°F-40°F; Canned goods: above 34°F (not frozen); Frozen foods: 0°F or below.

• Marking: Certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher symbol.

• Inspection: Items will be inspected, and receipt may be conditional for up to 3 business days for examination and testing.

• Substitutions: Not accepted.

• Payment: Must be able to accept Government electronic funds transfer (EFT).

• The Contracting Officer intends to make one award for all line items.

• Required Forms: Standard Form 1449, Representations and Certifications.

• SAM Registration: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI number). Failure to register may result in elimination.

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Past Performance. Price will be rated higher than past performance.

• Quote Submission: Via email to b10williams@bop.gov and lnicholson@bop.gov.

• Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, by 12:00 p.m., CST.

• Format: Only send pages bid upon; extend all totals; provide correct prices matching units of measure.

• Not specified in this document.

• Deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements are made.

• Items failing inspection must be picked up at vendor expense within 10 business days or will be disposed of.

• For delivery directions, contact the Food Service Warehouse at (205) 373-5330.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of meat and subsistence items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Aliceville. The acquisition is being conducted as a "Set Aside" for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 311991, with a size standard of 500 employees.

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of food items, including various types of meat, poultry, fish, dairy, produce, grains, pasta, spices, and other pantry staples. Specific item descriptions include detailed requirements for ingredients, preparation, packaging, and certifications (e.g., Halal, Kosher). Key deliverables include the timely delivery of these food items to FCI Aliceville.

• Solicitation Number: 15B31826Q00000012

• Issue Date: 06/02/2026

• Offer Due Date: 06/10/2026, 12:00 CT

• Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Delivery Destination: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Aliceville, 11070 HWY 14, Aliceville, AL 35442

• Delivery Schedule: Specific delivery dates are listed for each item, generally requiring delivery on 09/30/2026.

• Offers must be submitted by the due date and time specified.

• The solicitation includes FAR clauses and provisions that offerors must adhere to.

• Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided pages but will be based on compliance with requirements and pricing.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• A "Fill or Kill" provision is noted for specific items, requiring award or cancellation if not delivered by July 20, 2026.

• The document includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference or in full text, covering terms and conditions, representations, certifications, and other requirements.