Q3 Food for FCI Cumberland MD
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), specifically FCI Cumberland, is soliciting quotes for Food Products for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks various food items for delivery to Cumberland, MD. Quotes are due by March 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET on Unison Marketplace.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation covers a wide range of food products required for FCI Cumberland, MD, during Q3 FY26. The attached document, "Q3 Food Links Unison.docx," serves as an index to individual procurement opportunities for specific food categories. Key categories include:
- Kosher/Misc Food Items
- Cheese
- Sugar
- Dressing
- Beef/Pork
- Shortening
- Poultry
- Canned Goods Each category has a unique identifier, description, and a direct link to the Unisonglobal marketplace for detailed requirements and submission instructions.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Quotes Due: March 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: FCI Cumberland, Cumberland, MD 21502
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made on a Best Value Continuum basis, considering price, past performance, and specifications. The government reserves the right to award on an "all or none" basis for purchases. Bidders should note that delivery problems have negatively impacted past performance evaluations for some companies, leading to non-awards. Failure to deliver products impacts menu planning, meal preparation, and can increase re-procurement costs. Items not delivered by the required date will be cancelled, and funds de-obligated, negatively affecting future past performance.
Additional Information
All quotes must be FOB Destination. Any shipping and restocking fees will be the responsibility of the vendor. Questions regarding specifications should be directed to Travis Schneider, Food Services Administrator, at tschneider@bop.gov. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Brian Logsdon (blogsdon@bop.gov).