FCI Danbury 4th Quarter Meat
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 Danbury has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) No. 15B20326Q00000030 for the procurement of meat products for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 311999 (700 employees size standard). Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various meat products, including beef (ground, patties, roasts, stewing), chicken (breast, thighs, leg quarters, breaded filets), fish (fillets), pork (Italian sausage, Boston Butt roast), turkey (roast, breast), bologna, and salami. Detailed specifications, including quality, cut, preparation, packaging, and specific quantities (e.g., 9000 LB for ground beef), are provided in the "National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet." All delivered items must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. No specification substitutions are accepted.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), leading to Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Orders (for awards over $15,000) or Government Purchase Card transactions (for awards under $15,000).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS: 311999 (700 employees).
- Delivery Period: July 1, 2026, to July 15, 2026.
- Place of Performance: FCI Danbury, 33 ½ Pembroke Station, Route 37, Danbury, CT 06811.
Evaluation Factors
The Government anticipates making multiple awards based on pricing per line item, selecting the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value. Evaluation criteria include:
- 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.
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating for past performance will be considered eligible for award.
Submission & Deadlines
- Quotes Due: June 5, 2026, by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Via email only to Jared Caswell (jcaswell@bop.gov). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
- Required Documents: Bidders must complete the "Contractor's Information Sheet" with company details (Name, UEI, NAICS, POC, Email, Phone).
Additional Notes
All future information, amendments, awards, and cancellations will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site. Awarded contractors will be required to accept the purchase order with a signature within 48 hours of delivery.