FCI DANBURY 3rd Quarter Meats

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, specifically a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for "Meats Requirements DELIVERY" for April 2026. The solicitation is issued by the Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury, CT.

• The primary deliverable is "Meats Requirements DELIVERY" scheduled for April 2026.

• Specific details regarding the quantity, unit, unit price, and total amount are to be provided by the offeror.

• The solicitation number is 15B20326Q00000021.

• The offer due date is March 04, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• The contract is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• Payment will be made by FCI Danbury.

• Offerors are required to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-3. FAR 52.212-5 is also attached.

• Contractors are required to sign the document and return one copy to the issuing office.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside (100%).

• The document is a Standard Form 1449 (Rev. 2/2012).

• Contact information for solicitation inquiries is Jared Caswell at 203-312-5307.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation package from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Danbury, for the acquisition of "Meats". It contains all necessary information for submitting a request for quote.

• The solicitation requires quoters to consider all information provided and follow instructions carefully regarding content, format, and submission.

• Quoters must complete representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov.

• Quoters must include their DUNS number and DUNS Unique Entity ID in their quotes.

• The document references FAR 52.212-3.

• Payment may be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Credit Card.

• All communications regarding the RFQ, including technical questions, must be in writing to the Contracting Officer.

• Questions will not be answered by telephone or in person.

• Important instructions are incorporated by reference in FAR 52.212-1, "Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items", and any addendum.

• Email quotes to jcaswell@bop.gov by March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Awards will be based equally on price and past performance.

• Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers/bids equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.

• The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to legally commit or obligate the Government.

• Discussing quote preparation or technical questions with Government personnel may result in non-consideration of the quote.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from Danbury FCI for various meat and poultry products. The budget is for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.

The RFQ details specific types of meat and poultry products required, including:

• Beef Patties (80% Lean, 4 oz)
• Ground Beef (80/20)
• Roast Beef (Top or Bottom Round, Strip Loin)
• Chicken Leg Quarters
• Chicken Patties (4-5 oz, breaded, white meat)
• Chicken Breast (Boneless, Skinless, Raw, 5-7 oz)
• Breaded Fish Fillets (Cod, Haddock, etc., 4-7 oz portions)
• Italian Sausage (Pork, Sweet Links, 3.8-5 oz)
• Pork Roast (Shoulder, Boston Butt, Boneless, 4-10 lb)
• Turkey Roast (Boneless, Raw, 8-12 lb breast/thigh or 6 lb whole muscle thigh)

Detailed specifications are provided for each item, including fat content, processing requirements, packaging, labeling, and freshness (e.g., product must be 6 months or younger upon delivery).

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a supply contract based on RFQ format.

• Period of Performance: Budgeted for 3rd Quarter FY 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Instructions: Bidders are instructed to quote item prices and indicate average roast weights where applicable. Specific packaging and labeling requirements must be met.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly stated, but compliance with detailed product specifications and freshness requirements will be critical.

• Key Deadlines: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• No specific set-aside information is provided.

• Products produced or labeled with any phrase "under religious exemption" will be refused.

• Manufacturer's letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling for most items.

• Specific IMPS (Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications) numbers are referenced for several items.