FOOD 4TH QTR FY26
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, Federal Correctional Institution, Morgantown, WV has issued a pre-solicitation for Subsistence and Certified Kosher Food for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity, Solicitation 15B11326Q00000008, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation will be available on or after May 22, 2026, with quotes due by June 5, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of a wide range of food items, including subsistence and certified Kosher food. The specific items, quantities, and units are detailed in the "FOOD 4TH QTR FY26 BID SHEET.xlsx" document. Key items include various meats (ground beef, chicken, fish, Italian sausage, pork, turkey), Kosher cereals, canned goods, dairy, spices, pasta, and frozen pizzas. Deliveries are required in exact quantities to the Federal Correctional Institution, Warehouse, 446 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV 26501.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
- Delivery Dates: July 1, 2026 - July 17, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Size Standard: 700 Employees)
- Place of Performance: Morgantown, WV
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation will be distributed solely through www.beta.sam.gov. Hard copies will not be issued. Quotes MUST be submitted via e-mail ONLY to bkeifer@bop.gov by June 5, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Faxed, mailed, or physically delivered quotes will not be considered. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, and their SAM account must be active. Failure to register or an inactive/excluded SAM status will result in bid rejection. Evaluation will consider past performance and price, with price being rated higher than past performance. The Government will award to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous. Anticipated award date is June 22-30, 2026.
Key Documents & Instructions
The "FOOD 4TH QTR FY26 BID SHEET.xlsx" is the primary pricing sheet. Bidders must carefully review the detailed item descriptions, quantities, and specific instructions for each line item. Many items require bidders to specify package size, pack size, weight of packaging, case size, average roast weight, or actual portion weight, shape, dimensions, and case pack in their quotes. Kosher and Halal bids require corresponding certification per item.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact BEN KEIFER at BKEIFER@BOP.GOV or 304-284-4318.