FCI MCKEAN 4TH QTR FY26 SUBSISTENCE & BREAD ITEMS
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, FCI McKean is soliciting quotes for Subsistence & Bread Items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This Firm Fixed-Price contract requires delivery to FCI McKean in Lewis Run, PA. This acquisition is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Quotes are due by May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers a comprehensive list of food and bread items, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, flour, meats (beef, chicken, turkey, pork), cheeses, dairy products, spices, juices, and baked goods. Specific requirements detail grade, form, packaging, and ingredient specifications (e.g., "no added monosodium glutamate," "80% Lean," "U.S. Grade AA"). Milk requires weekly deliveries, and bread items require biweekly deliveries. Substitutions to specifications (e.g., size, case count) are prohibited, and no dented cans or substitutions will be allowed. The Government reserves the right to request product samples prior to award for perishable items.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
- Delivery Dates: Begin July 1, 2026, and end July 24, 2026 (with weekly milk and biweekly bread deliveries throughout the period of performance).
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Solicitation Available: May 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST
- Quotes Due: May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: May 25, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, is considered most advantageous to the Government, with both past performance and price being considered. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) by reference. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards.
Submission & Contact
Completed offers must be emailed to amcgrew@bop.gov and csudbrook@bop.gov, or faxed to (814) 363-6815. Email submissions are preferred, and offerors should call to verify receipt if no confirmation email is received.
- Primary Contact: Alyssa McGrew, Contract Specialist, (814) 362-8900 x3422
- Secondary Contact: Cory Sudbrook, Supervisory Contract Specialist, (814) 362-8900 x3419
Additional Notes
The applicable NAICS code is 311999. Delivery is FOB Destination to the FCI McKean Warehouse, 6975 Route 59, Lewis Run, PA 16738. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov. Faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible to submit offers.