USP Canaan FY26 3rd Qtr. Subsistence
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, USP Canaan in Waymart, PA, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for FY26 3rd Quarter Subsistence items. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the provision of various food products and cleaning supplies. Delivery is scheduled for April 2026. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks vendors to supply a comprehensive list of subsistence items, including a wide range of food products (e.g., margarine, beverages, coffee, meats, vegetables, fruits, spices, grains, dairy, baked goods) and cleaning supplies (e.g., scrubber pads, wipers). All items must have a "Best Buy Date" or Expiration Date no earlier than October 31, 2026. Detailed specifications, quantities, and units of measure are provided in the attached "requirements worksheets."
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ number 15B21526Q00000005)
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order for awards over the Micro Purchase Threshold, or FFP Government Purchase Card for awards under the Micro Purchase Threshold.
- Period of Performance (Delivery): April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees
- Place of Performance: USP Canaan, Waymart, PA
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: February 27, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Joseph Kozuch (jkozuch@bop.gov) and Christopher Ficken (cficken@bop.gov). Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted.
- Required Documents: Quotes must include a completed "Contractors Information Sheet" (from the Requirements Worksheets.pdf) and be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close date.
- Award Strategy: The Government anticipates making multiple awards based on pricing per line item.
- Evaluation Factors:
- Price: Fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Go/No-Go evaluation based on timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) whose quote conforms to requirements and provides the best value to the Government.
Eligibility & Notes
- Registration: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award, during performance, and through final payment.
- Questions: Contact Art Bronson (abronson@bop.gov) and Ian Gelinger (igelinger@bop.gov) for questions.
- Updates: All information and future updates will be posted on www.sam.gov.