FCI SCHUYLKILL FY26 2ND QUARTER SUBISTENCE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically "subsistence & other food related" items, to be delivered to Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Schuylkill in Minersville, Pennsylvania. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and written solicitations will not be issued. Quotes are being requested.

• The solicitation is for "subsistence & other food related" items.

• No substitutions of products will be allowed.

• Items must be Buy American Act Compliant.

• Product samples may be requested at the Food Service Administrator's discretion.

• Items must meet specified quality standards; failure to do so may result in order cancellation.

• Contract type: Firmed-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: January 1 – March 31, 2026 (2nd quarter).

• Anticipated delivery of awarded items: Weeks of January 1st – February 27th, 2026, unless otherwise agreed upon.

• The government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically to ssandler@bop.gov.

• Deadline for quotes: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 12:00 P.M. EST.

• Offerers must fill in their Business name and UEI number on each page of the quote sheet.

• Only bid on items that can be provided meeting the specifications.

• Award will be made to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, using a Best Value Determination method.

• Evaluation criteria include Price and Past Performance (timeliness of delivery, product accuracy, order completion, quality, quantity, and FAPIIS/PPIRS reports).

• Technically Acceptable Item is also a factor.

• It is the Quoter's responsibility to confirm receipt of their quote.

• This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business.

• Small business size standard: 500 employees.

• North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code: 311999.

• The solicitation is distributed solely through www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for updates.

• All items will be closely inspected upon delivery. Receipt of delivery may be conditional for three (3) days for examination and testing.

• Invoicing instructions are provided, requiring invoices to match purchase orders.

• Special instructions for shipping/receiving are detailed, including palletization and handling of rejected items.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for subsistence meat for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Schuylkill, is procuring these items.

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of food items, including various types of meats, vegetables, grains, and baked goods. Specific requirements include adherence to USDA and FDA standards, particular packaging (e.g., 25-50 lb bags, 6/#10 cans per case, 30 lb cases), and delivery by a specific date.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: The "Line Period of Performance" for specific items is listed as 01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026. The overall delivery requirement is by February 27, 2026.

• Submission Instructions: Offers are to be submitted by the due date of January 22, 2026, at 13:00 ET.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but adherence to specifications and delivery requirements will be critical.

• Key Deadlines: Offer Due Date: 01/22/2026 13:00 ET. Delivery Required On: 02/27/2026 for most items.

• Set Aside: The acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• Payment Method: Orders totaling less than $15,000.00 will be placed via Credit Card. Bidders who do not accept credit cards must note this on their bid.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.