FCI Danbury 4th Quarter Fruit
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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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Danbury has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 15B20326Q00000034) for the procurement of 4th Quarter Fruit, specifically canned peaches. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 311999 (700 employees size standard). The requirement is for delivery to FCI Danbury, CT, between July 1 and July 15, 2026. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks vendors to supply canned peaches, as detailed in the "National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet." Key specifications for Item 36 include:
- Product: Canned Peaches (Clingstone or Freestone), meeting Standards of Identity in 21 CFR 145.170 and 145.71.
- Forms: Acceptable forms include Halves, Halved, Quarters, Quartered, Slices, Sliced, Dice, or Diced.
- Quality Grades: U.S. Grade A, B, or C.
- Packing Medium: Options include light syrup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, or in water.
- Packaging: To be packed in 6/#10 cans per case.
- Quantity: 50 cases (CS) for Item 36.
- Compliance: All delivered items must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act, Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and allergen labeling requirements. No specification substitutions will be accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), leading to Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (for awards over $15,000) or Government Purchase Card transaction (for awards under $15,000).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 311999 (700 employees size standard).
- Delivery Period: July 1, 2026, to July 15, 2026.
- Place of Delivery: FCI Danbury, 33 ½ Pembroke Station, Route 37, Danbury, CT 06811.
- Quote Due Date: June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Published Date: May 29, 2026.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close.
Evaluation Factors
The Government anticipates making multiple awards based on pricing per line item, selecting the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value. Evaluation will consider:
- Price: Assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, focusing on:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries; substantial delays will result in "No-Go."
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders; recurring issues will result in "No-Go." Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating for past performance will be eligible for award.
Submission Requirements & Contact
Bidders must complete the Contractor's Information Sheet (Quote Sheet Cover-DAN Fruit.docx) with company details, UEI, NAICS, and point of contact information. Quotes, including the completed information sheet and adherence to the National Menu Specifications, must be submitted via email to Jared Caswell, Property and Procurement Officer, at jcaswell@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.