FCI McDowell 3rd Qtr FY 26 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 Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI McDowell, under the Department of Justice, is soliciting subsistence supplies for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Bids are due by February 27, 2026, at 09:00 ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of various food and beverage items for FCI McDowell. Specific requirements, including detailed descriptions, CID numbers, and quantities (e.g., cases, pounds, gallons), are outlined in the "Abstract of Bids" and "Attached Schedule Supplies/Services." Bidders must ensure all items meet specifications, including nutrient content claims, agricultural practices, and U.S. Grade standards. A critical requirement is that case weight must be provided on all bids.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS Size Standard: 100 Employees (NAICS code not explicitly stated)
- Place of Performance: FCI McDowell, West Virginia (24801), United States
- Product Service Code: 8945 (Food, Oils And Fats)
Submission & Evaluation
Evaluations will prioritize past performance and delivery schedule, alongside socio-economic status, and overall price. Bidders must accurately calculate and annotate prices if their quantities differ from those posted, matching the posted quantities. Failure to do so will result in line-item bid rejection. The agency has a strict policy regarding non-compliant deliveries (e.g., expired dates, not meeting specifications); such issues will lead to vendors being placed on a "do not award list" for the subsequent quarter, voiding future bids. Bids should be emailed to jriffe@bop.gov.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 18, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 27, 2026, at 09:00 ET
- Primary Contact: Joe Riffe (jriffe@bop.gov, 304-436-7386)
- Secondary Contact: Jermaine Jackson (j1jackson@bop.gov, 304-436-7390)