FCI MCKEAN 3RD QTR FY26 SUBSISTENCE ITEMS
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 McKean is soliciting bids for Subsistence Items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This requirement is for food items to be delivered to FCI McKean in Lewis Run, PA. This is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the procurement of a comprehensive list of food items, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, cereals, meats (beef, chicken, turkey, fish), dairy products, juices, coffee, and baked goods. Specific quantities, units of measure, and detailed specifications (e.g., grade, type, preparation, packaging) are provided for each item. Bidders must specify case counts and adhere strictly to specifications; substitutions and dented cans are prohibited. The government reserves the right to request product samples for perishable items prior to award.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Delivery Period: April 1, 2026, to April 24, 2026. Deliveries must be made to the FCI McKean Warehouse, 6975 Route 59, Lewis Run, PA 16738.
- Solicitation Release: February 20, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST on SAM.gov.
- Quote Due Date: February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Anticipated Award Date: March 6, 2026.
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via purchase order or purchase card.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Non-Durable Food Manufacturing).
- Registration: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov).
- Faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible to submit offers.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must confirm the ability to meet the specified delivery timeframe. Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of the solicitation. Evaluation will consider both past performance and price to determine the most advantageous offer to the Government. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards. Completed offers should be emailed to csudbrook@bop.gov and m4morris@bop.gov, with email preferred. Fax submission is also an option.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Cory Sudbrook, Supervisory Contract Specialist, (814) 362-8900 x3419, csudbrook@bop.gov.
- Secondary: Matthew Morris, Procurement and Property Specialist, (814) 362-8900 x3420, m4morris@bop.gov.