FCI Danbury 4th Quarter Vegetables
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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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Danbury is seeking quotes for 4th Quarter Vegetables through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) No. 15B20326Q00000032. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the supply of various canned and frozen vegetables and beans. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the delivery of subsistence items, specifically vegetables, to FCI Danbury, CT, between July 1, 2026, and July 15, 2026. The "National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet" (2026-MAR-National Menu Vegetables2-REGULAR FOOD 4TH QTR 5.25.26.pdf) details precise requirements for each item, including type (canned, frozen), form (whole, sliced, diced), grade (e.g., U.S. Grade A, Fancy), and specific standards (e.g., 21 CFR references, minimum drain weight). All products must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations for preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale, including allergen labeling. Many items require origin from crops grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, though some may allow foreign origin if distributed in the US or Puerto Rico. No substitutions are accepted.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Product Service Code: 8940 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations)
- Delivery: Freight on Board (FOB) to FCI Danbury, 33 ½ Pembroke Station, Route 37, Danbury, CT 06811.
- Award Type: Multiple Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) awards are anticipated based on pricing per line item. Awards over $15,000 will be Purchase Orders; under $15,000 will be Government Purchase Card transactions.
- Acceptance: Written acceptance by the contractor is required within 48 hours of Purchase Order delivery.
Evaluation Factors
Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Assessed on a Go/No-Go basis. Quoters must demonstrate a consistent record of on-time deliveries and accurate/complete orders. Documented instances of late deliveries or recurring issues with missing/incorrect items will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only "Go" rated Quoters will be eligible for award.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted electronically to Jared Caswell at jcaswell@bop.gov no later than June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted. Bidders must complete the "Contractor's Information Sheet" (Quote Sheet Cover-DAN vegetables.docx) and provide pricing based on the "National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet" (2026-MAR-National Menu Vegetables2-REGULAR FOOD 4TH QTR 5.25.26.pdf). Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any updates or amendments.