FCI Berlin FY26 4TH QTR Subsistence
Overview
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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, FCI Berlin, is soliciting quotes for Subsistence items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for the delivery of various food products to FCI Berlin, NH. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 15B21826Q00000014) seeks a wide range of subsistence items, including dairy, grains, canned goods, and other food products. Detailed requirements, quantities, and units of measure are provided in the attached requirements worksheets. A critical requirement is that all subsistence items must have a "Best By Date" or expiration date no earlier than January 31, 2027. Deliveries will be refused if this condition is not met.
Contract Details
- 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 Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), with a 700-employee size standard.
- Period of Performance: Deliveries will commence on July 1, 2026, and must be completed by July 15, 2026.
- Delivery: Freight on Board (FOB) Destination to FCI Berlin, 1 Success Loop Road, Berlin NH, 03570. Perishable foods must be delivered between 34-40°F, and frozen foods at 0°F or below.
- Multiple Awards: The Government anticipates making multiple awards based on pricing per line item.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically to Jessalynn Laflamme at jlaflamme@bop.gov. Only typed offers on the attached SF 1449 will be accepted, with offeror business information and DUNS number filled in box 20. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes. Evaluation will be based on:
- Price: Fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Go/No-Go evaluation based on timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. A consistent record of on-time, accurate, and complete deliveries is required for a "Go" rating.
Key Dates & Contact
- Quotes Due: May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
- Contact: Jessalynn Laflamme, Property & Procurement Specialist, jlaflamme@bop.gov, (603)342-4128.
- All future information, including amendments and awards, will be posted on SAM.gov.