Meat/Subsistence, Bread, Religious items USP Lee QTR4 FY26
Overview
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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), specifically USP Lee, is soliciting quotes for Meat/Subsistence items, Bread, and Religious Diet items for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of various food and beverage items, including specific types of kosher meats, dairy products, produce, canned goods, bread, pasta, and beverages. It also includes cleaning supplies. Vendors must provide quotes for specific line items, paying close attention to container size, description, and units of issue. Substitutions must be clearly indicated. Bread and milk deliveries will be scheduled weekly as coordinated with the Food Service Administrator (FSA).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied supply contract)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Offer Due Date: May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published Date: May 11, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: May 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: USP Lee, Pennington Gap, VA 24277
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted signed and dated via email to J1Shuler@bop.gov and jprice@bop.gov. No faxed or mailed offers will be accepted, and quotes received after the deadline will not be considered. Confirmation emails will be returned for all emailed quotes. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer provides the best overall value to the Government, considering price, delivery, and past performance. The Government reserves the right to award item by item, by groups of items, or by aggregate. Awards under $15,000.00 will utilize a purchase card; otherwise, a Purchase Order will be generated.
Eligibility
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) in their offers. Annual representations and certifications must be completed electronically via SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
All future information, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website for updates. Questions can be directed to Jason Shuler at 276-546-0150 ext 4010 or j1shuler@bop.gov.