FCI Sheridan - FY26 3rd QTR Subsistence

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Sheridan has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ), Solicitation Number 15B61226Q00000002, for FY26 3rd Quarter Subsistence (food and beverage items). This opportunity is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 2, 2026, at 08:00 AM Pacific Time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation seeks a comprehensive range of food and beverage items for FCI Sheridan. Key requirements include:

• Product Categories: Canned goods (beans, vegetables, fruits, pasta), cereals, grains, dairy products (butter, milk, cheese), various meats (beef, chicken, pork, fish), spices, seasonings, beverages, mixes, and prepared meals (e.g., spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna).
• Specifications: Each item has specific requirements regarding type, quality, packaging, and sometimes origin (e.g., "PRODUCT OF CANADA or USA ONLY"). Bidders must adhere to all specified CID (Commodity Item Description) numbers and federal regulations (e.g., USDA, FDA standards).
• Delivery: F.O.B. Destination to FCI Sheridan, 27072 SW Ballston Rd., Sheridan, OR 97378. Deliveries are required between April 1, 2026, and April 15, 2026, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. Specific temperature controls are mandated: non-frozen perishables at 34-40°F, frozen foods at 0°F or below. Drivers are responsible for getting the load to the back of the truck.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (for awards over $15,000) or FFP Government Purchase Card transaction (for awards under $15,000).
• Solicitation Number: 15B61226Q00000002
• Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
• NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
• Quote Due Date: March 2, 2026, 08:00 AM Pacific Time.
• Published Date: February 21, 2026.
• Period of Performance: Deliveries between April 1, 2026, and April 15, 2026.

Evaluation Factors

Award will be based on the following factors:

1. Price: Proposed price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
2. Past Performance: Prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor.
3. Technical: In the form of the Product Offered (identifying the Product Brand or Manufacturer).

Submission & Questions

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted in .pdf format via email ONLY to Patricia Frausto at pfrausto@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date. Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of the solicitation form and provide specific details for quoted items (brand, case count, size).
• Questions: All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to pfrausto@bop.gov. No phone calls will be accepted.