FCI Berlin FY26 3RD QTR Fish & Poultry
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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FCI Berlin, is soliciting quotes for Fish & Poultry for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation, an RFQ (Request for Quotation), aims to secure multiple awards for subsistence requirements. Quotes are due by February 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of various meat and poultry products, including:
- Chicken: Leg Quarters (10,000 lbs), Patties (2,000 lbs), Boneless/Skinless (15,000 lbs), and Boneless Breast (5,000 lbs).
- Fish: Patties (3,000 lbs).
- Turkey: Raw Roast (3,000 lbs) and Ground Turkey (8,000 lbs).
All items have detailed specifications regarding grade, freezing, packaging, size, and composition, as outlined in the attached "BID Sheet.pdf." Products labeled "under religious exemption" will be refused. Deliveries are required 14 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to FCI Berlin, 1 Success Loop Road, Berlin NH, 03570.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) No. 15B21826Q00000009
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for awards over $15,000; FFP Government Purchase Card transaction for awards under $15,000.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 311999, size standard 700 employees).
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: February 3, 2026.
- Delivery: 14 days ARO, F.O.B. Destination.
Evaluation
Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter offering the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Go/No-Go evaluation based on:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries; substantial delays result in "No-Go."
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of accurate and complete orders; recurring issues result in "No-Go." Only "Go" rated Quoters will be eligible for award.
Submission Requirements
- Quotes must be placed on the attached specification sheet.
- Offeror Business name and DUNS number must be filled in at the bottom of each page.
- Only typed offers will be accepted; no handwritten offers.
- Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close date.
- Submit quotes via email only to Jessalynn Laflamme at jlaflamme@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.