FCI Danbury 4th Quarter Subsistence
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) for General Subsistence for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks multiple vendors to supply a wide range of food items to FCI Danbury, CT. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of general subsistence items, including but not limited to beans, rice, pasta, cereals, potato chips, peanut butter, soy products, shortening, oils, butter, margarine, dressings, condiments, jellies, sugars, syrups, pizza/taco shells, tomato products, sauces, tuna, spices, soup bases, cheese, dairy, and beverages. Detailed specifications, quantities, and units of measure for all items are provided in the attached "National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet." Vendors must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. No specification substitutions will be accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), Size Standard: 700 employees
- Anticipated Awards: Multiple awards based on pricing per line item.
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for awards over $15,000; FFP Government Purchase Card transaction for awards under $15,000.
- Delivery Period: July 1, 2026, to July 15, 2026.
- Delivery Location: FCI Danbury, 33 ½ Pembroke Station, Route 37, Danbury, CT 06811.
- Quote Due Date: June 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
Evaluation Criteria
Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, assessing:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries. Substantial delays will result in a "No-Go."
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Recurring issues will result in a "No-Go." Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating for Past Performance will be considered eligible for award.
Submission Requirements
Vendors must submit quotes via email only to Jared Caswell at jcaswell@bop.gov. Required documents include the completed solicitation package, the "National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet," and the "Quote Sheet Cover" with company information (Name, UEI, NAICS, POC, Email, Phone). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. All future information and amendments will be posted on SAM.gov.