FCC Lompoc FY26 QTR 2 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 (FCC Lompoc), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 15B61726Q00000005) for quarterly subsistence items for its facility in Lompoc, CA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks various food and beverage items for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Lompoc. Requirements include a comprehensive list of items such as kosher meals, meats (pork roast, turkey), vegetables (canned, frozen), fruits, grains (rice, beans, pasta), dairy products (cheese, milk), and pantry staples (sugar, mustard, mayonnaise, cereal, coffee cake mix, cornbread mix, pancake mix, tomato paste, catsup). Specific requirements detail U.S. Grade standards, packaging (e.g., 12 oz, 6/#10 cans, 50 lb bags), expiration dates (at least 6 months past receipt), and product quality (e.g., no dented cans, proper labeling, specific preparation/ingredient details like no mechanically de-boned meat). The driver is responsible for getting the load to the back of the truck on all deliveries.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract(s), potentially single or multiple awards. Awards over $15,000 will be FFP Purchase Orders; under $15,000 will be FFP Government Purchase Card transactions.
- Delivery Period: March 29, 2026, to April 17, 2026.
- Delivery Hours: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday (no weekend or holiday deliveries).
- Delivery Terms: F.O.B. Destination to FCC Lompoc, 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436. Specific temperature requirements apply: 34-40°F for non-frozen perishables and 0°F or below for frozen foods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a size standard of 700 employees.
- Quote Due Date: March 6, 2026, by 2:00 PM PST.
- Published Date: February 27, 2026.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the best value to the Government, based on:
- Price: Ensuring the proposed price is fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor.
- Technical: Product Offered, including brand or manufacturer identification.
Submission Details
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. Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation package. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to tlamirand@bop.gov.