FY26 4TH QTR 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 Elkton) is soliciting quotes for Subsistence Requirements for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, seeking commercial food products for delivery to FCI Elkton in Lisbon, OH. Quotes are due by June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers a wide range of food items, including beans, cereal, cheese, canned goods, frozen vegetables, and other provisions, as detailed in the attached SUBSISTENCE QUOTE SHEET and SUBSISTENCE Q4 FY2026 MENU SPECS. Bidders must provide specific food items with detailed specifications regarding grade, type, packaging, and federal standards. All awarded items must be delivered between July 13, 2026, and September 18, 2026, within 6 months of production date, and be usable for 12 months from receipt.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) No. 15B21626Q00000010
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), Size Standard: 700 employees
- Product Service Code: 8945 (Food, Oils And Fats)
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Delivery Period: July 13, 2026 - September 18, 2026
- Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (over $15,000) or Government Purchase Card (under $15,000).
Evaluation Factors
Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government, based on:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Assessed on a Go/No-Go basis for timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. A consistent record of on-time, accurate deliveries is required.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted via email to Logan Kress (lkress@bop.gov). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes. Bidders must refer to the attached documents for detailed instructions, item lists, and delivery information.
Delivery Information
Deliveries are Freight on Board (FOB) to FCI Elkton, 8730 Scroggs Road, Lisbon, OH 44432, between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM EST. Deliveries are not accepted on weekends or federal holidays. All deliveries must be palletized and meet specific temperature requirements for perishable, canned, and frozen goods. Religious diet items must be marked with a Kosher symbol.