FCI Fairton 3rd Qtr FY26 Subsistence
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 Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FCI Fairton, is soliciting quotes for Third Quarter Subsistence, FY 2026, including Kosher, Meat, Frozen, and Dry goods, to be delivered to Fairton, New Jersey. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This Request For Quote (RFQ) covers the supply of various subsistence items for FCI Fairton. A detailed list, description, and quantities of all required items are provided in Standard Form 1449, Section 2. Key delivery requirements include:
- Palletized deliveries (unless otherwise arranged).
- Temperature control: Non-frozen perishables (36-41°F), canned goods (above 36°F, not frozen), frozen foods (0°F or below).
- Quality control: Items must meet specifications; no substitutions allowed. Products showing prior thawing will be refused. Certified religious diet items must have a Kosher Symbol.
- Dating: All items must be dated, and frozen foods delivered before their respective best buy/sell by/use by/freeze by dates.
- Delivery Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM (no weekends or federal holidays).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (quotes from large businesses will not be considered).
- NAICS: 311999.
- Place of Performance: FCI Fairton, 655 Fairton-Millville Road, Fairton, New Jersey 08320.
- Quote Due Date: March 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
- Expected Award Date: On or before March 20, 2026.
- Delivery Period: April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026.
Evaluation
Awards will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote(s) conform to the solicitation and are considered most advantageous to the Government, based on price and past performance. Poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, requests to cancel orders, poor quality) may result in a poor rating, and vendors with a high past performance record will be prioritized, even over lower-priced quotes. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards, with items awarded individually.
Submission & Additional Notes
Quotes must include the solicitation number, technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, and acknowledgment of any amendments. Quotes must be signed, dated, and submitted via email to Jared Beers (jbeers@bop.gov) and James Lockard (jlockard@bop.gov). U.S. mail offers are not accepted. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award. Purchases over $10,000.01 will be via purchase order, and $10,000.00 and below via Government purchase card. All deliveries are F.O.B. destination.