FOOD 3RD QTR FY26
Overview
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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, Federal Correctional Institution, Morgantown, WV intends to issue solicitation 15B11326Q00000005 for Subsistence and Certified Kosher Food for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a pre-solicitation for commercial items, with a Firm Fixed-Price contract type. This opportunity is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). Quotes are due by February 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Subsistence and Certified Kosher Food, as well as Dry and Frozen goods, to be delivered to the Federal Correctional Institution, Warehouse, 446 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV 26501. The "FOOD 3RD QTR FY26 BID SHEET.xlsx" details specific items including various meats (e.g., Kosher Mustard, Ground Beef, Chicken, Pork, Turkey), cheeses, margarines, disposable cutlery, canned goods, dry goods (e.g., beans, flour, rice, sugar), spices, dressings, pasta, oils, vinegar, biscuits, corn muffins, liquid eggs, and tortillas. Bidders must adhere to all specifications, including kosher certification requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026 (deliveries April 1-17, 2026)
- Set-Aside: 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Size Standard: 700 Employees)
- Place of Performance: Morgantown, WV
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Availability: On or after February 12, 2026, via www.beta.sam.gov.
- Quote Due Date: February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Quotes MUST be submitted via e-mail ONLY to bkeifer@bop.gov. Faxed, mailed, or physical submissions will not be considered.
- Evaluation Factors: Past performance and price will be considered, with price being rated higher than past performance. The Government will award to the offeror whose offer is most advantageous. Lowest bidders will be contacted via email for response; failure to respond may result in award to the next lowest bidder.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). Failure to register, an "Inactive" SAM account, or being "Excluded" will result in bid rejection. Faith-based and Community-based organizations are eligible.
Key Provisions
The solicitation includes FAR provisions such as 52.211-17, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 & 52.212-5 ALT I.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact BEN KEIFER at bkeifer@bop.gov or 304-284-4318.