FCI SCHUYLKILL FY26 3RD QUARTER 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 (BOP), specifically FCI Schuylkill, is soliciting quotes for subsistence requirements (food items) for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number RFQP02132600008, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a wide range of food items, including various types of meats, vegetables, canned goods, spices, sauces, baking ingredients, and pasta. Detailed specifications for each item (grade, type, preparation, packaging, quantity) are provided in the attached requirements worksheets.
Delivery Requirements:
- FOB Destination to FCI Schuylkill, Interstate 81 & Route 901 W, Minersville, PA 17954.
- Deliveries must occur 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (no federal holidays).
- All products must be palletized, easily accessible, and properly marked. Specific temperature controls apply for non-frozen perishable, shelf-stable, and frozen foods. Religious diet items must have Kosher symbols.
- Items are subject to close inspection and conditional receipt for up to three days for examination. Non-conforming items require repair/replacement or pickup at vendor's expense.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for awards over $15,000; FFP Government Purchase Card transaction for awards under $15,000.
- Period of Performance: Primarily for the 3rd Quarter of FY2026, with specific delivery dates generally by April 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), with a 700-employee size standard.
Evaluation Criteria
Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government, with multiple awards anticipated. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, considering:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries; substantial delays will result in a "No-Go."
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders; recurring issues will result in a "No-Go." Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating for Past Performance will be considered for award.
Submission & Deadline
- Quotes Due: March 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes only to Stephanie Sandler, Contracting Officer, at ssandler@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
- Required Documents: Bidders must complete and submit the Contractor's Information Sheet, including Company Name, UEI, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Email, and Phone Number.