FCI Berlin FY26 3RD QTR Subsistence
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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, FCI Berlin, is soliciting quotes for Subsistence (food items) for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, seeking commercial food products under NAICS code 311999. Multiple awards are anticipated, and quotes are due by February 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of various food items, including but not limited to: sugar substitute, beans (black, garbanzo, kidney, pinto), beverage mix, brown sugar, carrots, catsup, bran flakes, corn flakes, farina, grits, corn, mayonnaise, flour, green beans, jelly, lime juice, mustard, pasta (elbow macaroni, spaghetti), peanut butter, rice, soup base (chicken), soy beef granules, spinach, taco shells, tomatoes (diced), tortilla chips, Worcestershire sauce, frozen broccoli, desserts, eggs (liquid, frozen), tortilla flour, pizza crust, and corn tortillas. Detailed specifications, quantities, and units of measure are provided in the attached requirements worksheets and BID Sheet. Deliveries are required 14 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to FCI Berlin, 1 Success Loop Road, Berlin NH, 03570.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 15B21826Q00000011
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 311999, 700 employees size standard)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (for awards over $15,000) or Government Purchase Card (for awards under $15,000)
- Place of Performance: FCI Berlin, 1 Success Loop Road, Berlin NH, 03570
- Delivery: Freight on Board (FOB), 14 days ARO
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the best value to the Government, based on:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: A Go/No-Go evaluation based on:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Quoter must demonstrate a consistent record of on-time deliveries; substantial delays will result in a "No-Go" determination.
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Quoter must show a track record of delivering complete and accurate orders; recurring issues will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only quoters receiving a "Go" rating under this factor will be considered eligible for award.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
- Quotes Due: February 19, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes only to Jessalynn Laflamme at jlaflamme@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes accepted.
- Quote Format: Must be typed on the attached specification sheet, including offeror Business name and DUNS number at the bottom of each page, and total of all line items. Handwritten offers will not be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be good for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
- Contact: Jessalynn Laflamme, Property & Procurement Specialist, jlaflamme@bop.gov, (603)342-4128.