FCC Lompoc FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FCC Lompoc, is soliciting quotes for its FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence requirements. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks vendors to supply a wide range of food items for the correctional facility. Quotes are due December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) covers the quarterly food requirements for FCC Lompoc. Deliverables include a comprehensive list of food items such as various beans, rice, pasta, canned goods (tomatoes, vegetables), meats (beef, chicken, pork, fish), dairy products (cheese), prepared meals (kosher, lockdown), and pantry staples (spices, pizza, cake mix). Specific quality standards, grading (e.g., U.S. Grade A, B, C), expiration dates (at least 6 months past receipt), packaging, labeling, and product appearance are detailed. Some items may require specific certifications (e.g., Kosher, Halal).
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 15B61726Q00000001
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Purchase Order or Government Purchase Card transaction)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Non-Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Delivery Period: December 29, 2025, to January 16, 2026, between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM PST (no weekends or holidays).
- Delivery Point: F.O.B. Destination, Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Lompoc, 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436.
- Quote Due: December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
- Published: November 24, 2025.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a review of:
- Price: To ensure fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Including prior experience and similar performances.
- Technical: In the form of the Product Offered (identify brand or manufacturer).
Submission Instructions
Quotes must be submitted in .pdf format via email to Tammy Lamirand at tlamirand@bop.gov ONLY. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date. Interested parties should submit any questions concerning the solicitation via email to tlamirand@bop.gov at the earliest possible time.
Additional Notes
Strict delivery requirements include maintaining specific temperatures for perishable (34-40F) and frozen (0F or below) foods. Vendors failing to meet delivery schedules or specifications may be removed from future solicitations. All future information, including amendments and cancellations, will be distributed via SAM.gov.