FY26 3RD QTR 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, Federal Correctional Institution Elkton, Ohio intends to issue a solicitation for Subsistence requirements for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside for the delivery of food items to FCI Elkton. Quotes are due February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of various food items, including beans, butter, oils, cheese, cereal, dressings, eggs, canned/frozen fruits and vegetables, pastry mixes, pre-made items, spices, soup bases, tomato products, pasta, and soy/meat alternatives. Deliveries are required to the Federal Correctional Institution Elkton-Food Service Warehouse, 8730 Scroggs Road, Lisbon, OH 44432. All items must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and allergen labeling requirements. Products must be received within 6 months of production and be usable within 12 months of receipt.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Solicitation Number: RFQP02162600012
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 10, 2026
- Quote Due Date: February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: February 24, 2026
- Delivery Period: April 6, 2026, to May 29, 2026 (within the broader period of performance 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Size Standard: 500 Employees)
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer is considered most advantageous to the Government, with past performance and price being key evaluation factors. Offers must conform to the solicitation requirements.
Submission Details
Offerors must complete representations and certifications via the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at SAM.gov. Completed offers must be delivered via email to lkress@bop.gov. Faxed or mailed quotes will not be accepted. A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of bids. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring www.beta.SAM.gov for all future information and amendments.
Point of Contact
Logan Kress, Property and Procurement Specialist Email: lkress@bop.gov Phone: 330-420-6234