FPC Duluth 3rd Quarter Food Service Requirements
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), under the Department of Justice, is soliciting quotes for Food Service Requirements for the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Duluth, MN. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for various subsistence items. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for the procurement of various subsistence items for FPC Duluth's 3rd Quarter needs. This includes a wide range of products such as meats (beef, chicken, turkey), canned goods (beans, carrots, corn, green beans), spices (garlic powder, paprika, taco seasoning), beverages (coffee), oils (salad oil), soup base, sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, and french fries. All deliveries must be pelletized. Frozen and perishable foods require specific temperature maintenance (34-40°F for perishable, 0°F or below for frozen), and products showing signs of prior thawing will be refused. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, scheduled between April 1, 2026, and April 17, 2026, from 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM EST, excluding weekends and holidays.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, anticipated to result in a single or multiple firm-fixed-price contract(s).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 311999, size standard 700 employees).
- Quote Due: March 9, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CST.
- Anticipated Award: On or about March 18, 2026.
- Published: March 3, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted in .pdf format using the provided "BRQ 15B40226Q00000002" attachment and emailed to Jose Dominguez (jdominguez@bop.gov). Submissions must be fully completed, legible, and typed. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date. Evaluation will be based on Price and Past Performance, with the award going to the responsible offeror providing the best value.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Vendors failing to meet delivery schedules or specifications may be removed from future solicitations. All future information, including amendments, will be posted on SAM.gov. Questions must be submitted via email to jdominguez@bop.gov.