FCI Otisville 3rd qtr Main Subsistence FY26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Otisville), is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for subsistence requirements for the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 311991. Multiple Firm-Fixed Price awards are anticipated. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of various subsistence items (food) as detailed in the attached requirements worksheets. Deliveries are to be made to FCI Otisville, 2 Mile Drive, Otisville, NY 10963. Dates of delivery will be 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) and no later than April 30, 2026, unless otherwise specified.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 311991 (Other Food Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 700 employees.
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP). Awards over $15,000 will be via Purchase Order; awards under $15,000 will be via Government Purchase Card transaction.
- Place of Performance: FCI Otisville, 2 Mile Drive, Otisville, NY 10963.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email only to Daniel Sabo at dsabo@bop.gov. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close date.
- Evaluation Factors: The Government anticipates making multiple awards based on pricing per line item, considering best value. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance (Go/No-Go): Assessed on a Go/No-Go basis, focusing on the timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. Quoters with a history of substantial delivery delays or recurring issues with incomplete/inaccurate orders will receive a "No-Go" determination and will not be considered for award.
Important Notes
All information regarding this acquisition, including amendments and awards, will be posted on www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for updates. Refer to the attached "3rd qtr main subsistence items rfq.pdf" for detailed item descriptions, quantities, and delivery schedules.