FY26 4TH QTR-Subsidies
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCI Mendota, CA), is soliciting quotes for various subsistence items (food and grocery) for the Federal Correctional Institution in Mendota, CA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a comprehensive list of food items, including various types of beef, chicken, pork, fish, dairy products, canned goods, dry goods, beverages, and condiments. Specific requirements for quality, preparation, packaging, and delivery must be met. All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to FCI Mendota. Deliveries are scheduled to begin from the date of award and conclude by July 13, 2026, between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM PST, excluding weekends and holidays. Strict temperature controls apply: perishable foods must be delivered between 34-40°F, and frozen foods at 0°F or below.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price contract(s)
- Award: Expected to result in single or multiple awards
- Solicitation Number: 15B62026Q00000008
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Size Standard: 700 employees)
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 2:00 PM PST
- Anticipated Award: On or about June 15, 2026
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to requirements and offers the best value to the Government, considering:
- (1) Price: Evaluation for fairness and reasonableness.
- (2) Past Performance: Assessment of prior experience and similar performances.
- (3) Technical: Identification of the Product Brand or Manufacturer offered.
Submission Instructions
Offerors must submit quotes in .pdf format via email ONLY to Fong Heu (fheu@bop.gov) and Nathan Garcia (n1garcia@bop.gov). Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted. Offerors should complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to the contacts listed above; phone calls will not be accepted.