FCI ATL FY 26 3RD QTR SUBSISTENCE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (15B30126Q00000015) is for the acquisition of Subsistence items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland, KY, covering the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026).

• The core requirement is the provision of subsistence items.

• Strict adherence to stated item specifications on the bid sheet is mandatory. No specification substitutions or alternate packaging will be accepted.

• Offerors must not bid if they cannot meet the specifications.

• The government reserves the right to award by item, group of items, or in aggregate.

• Award will be based on best value, considering specification met, past performance, delivery, and price.

• Orders over $15,000 will be firm-fixed price purchase orders, paid electronically.

• Orders under $15,000 will be paid using a government purchase card.

• Offerors must incorporate shipping and internal processing costs into their bid price.

• Quotes will be evaluated considering specification met, past performance, delivery, and price.

• Bids are due by email to r3woods@bop.gov no later than March 12, 2026, at 12:00pm CST.

• All questions must be submitted in writing via email to r3woods@bop.gov.

• The applicable NAICS code is 311999.

• This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business.

• The small business size standard is 1-500 employees.

• Faith-based and Community-based organizations are eligible to submit offers.

• Bidders are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 with their offers if their Representations & Certifications are not current in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis announcing the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution's intent to issue a solicitation (15B30126Q00000015) for QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE, FOB Destination. The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract.

• Procurement of quarterly subsistence items.

• Deliveries are to be made to the Federal Correctional Institution, Atlanta 601 McDonough Boulevard S. E., Atlanta GA 30315.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery dates will begin April 1st, 2026, through June 30th, 2026.

• The government reserves the right to make a formal single or multiple awards.

• The solicitation will be made available on or about March 4, 2026, and will be posted to https://beta.sam.gov/.

• Bids are to be received no later than March 12, 2026, at 12:00pm CST.

• Delivery will not be accepted sooner than April 01, 2026.

• Payments will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or via Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000.00 or less.

• Evaluation will consider past performance and price.

• Not explicitly stated, but FAR 52.212-3 requires completion of representations and certifications via ORCA (http://orca.bpn.gov). Faith Based and Community Based Organizations are included.

• All future information, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed via https://beta.sam.gov/. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site.

• Point of Contact: R. Woods, Contracting Officer, r3woods@bop.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for subsistence items. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Atlanta, is seeking quotations for various food and grocery items.

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of specific food items, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, cereals, meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and baked goods. Each item has specific requirements regarding type, grade, preparation, packaging, and origin (e.g., "U.S. Grade 1", "in brine", "6/#10 cans per case", "Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada").

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but the "Firm Fixed Price" is mentioned.

• Period of Performance: Primarily covers the 3rd Quarter of FY26, with specific line items indicating a performance period of 04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: Quotations must be submitted by close of business on 03/12/2026 at 12:00 CT.

• Submission Instructions: Quotations should be submitted to the issuing office (Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Atlanta).

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided pages, but standard evaluation factors for RFQs would apply.

• The document indicates "THIS RFQ IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• This is a request for information, and submitted quotations are not offers.

• Vendors unable to quote are requested to indicate so and return the form.

• The government is not committed to paying for preparation costs.

• No specification substitution is authorized.

• Standard Form 18 is used for this RFQ.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (USP Atlanta) for subsistence items. It is a request for information, and submitted quotations are not considered offers. The government is not committed to paying any costs incurred in preparing a submission.

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of food and subsistence items required, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, cereals, meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and pantry staples. Specific product descriptions, quantities, units of measure, and periods of performance (primarily April 2026) are provided for each item.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, for all listed items.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated.

• Submission Deadline: Close of business on March 10, 2026, at 12:00 CT.

• Submission Method: Quotations are to be furnished to the issuing office (Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Atlanta).

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided pages, but the document states "Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation" should be included.

• The RFQ is marked "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• The document includes numerous specific requirements for each food item, including grade, type, style, packaging, and origin (e.g., "Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada").

• Specific clauses related to contract terms, conditions, and solicitation provisions are incorporated by reference, including "System for Award Management-Maintenance," "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside," "Combating Trafficking in Persons," and "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 15B30126Q00000015 is issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland, KY. The purpose is to acquire Subsistence items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, covering the period from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

• Acquisition of various Subsistence items.

• Bidders must meet all stated item specifications; no substitutions or alternate packaging will be accepted.

• Responsible offerors must incorporate shipping costs and any other internal processing costs into their bid price.

• Award will be based on best value to the Government, potentially on a per-line item basis or as a single award.

• Orders over $15,000 will be awarded as firm-fixed price purchase orders and paid electronically.

• Orders under $15,000 will be paid using a government purchase card.

• Quote Submission Deadline: March 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Via email to r3woods@bop.gov.

• Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to r3woods@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be answered.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated considering specification met, past performance, delivery, and price.

• Required Submission: Bidders must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with their offers if Representations & Certifications are not readily available in their System for Award Management (SAM) record.

• NAICS Code: 311999.

• Set-Aside: 100% for small business.

• Small Business Size Standard: 1-500 employees.

• All responsible small businesses, including faith-based and community-based organizations, are eligible to submit a quote.

• The government reserves the right to award item by item, in groups of items, or in aggregate, whichever is most advantageous.

• Failure to comply with stated item specifications will result in the quoted item not being considered for award or refusal upon delivery.