Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking quotes from qualified small‑business vendors to supply subsistence food items—specifically bread, dairy, and eggs—for the USP Big Sandy facility in Inez, Kentucky, for the first quarter of FY 27. This is a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ with a delivery window of October 1‑17 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically by September 11 2026; the anticipated award is September 17 2026. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order (or purchase‑card transaction if under $15,000) and will require acceptance within 48 hours of order receipt. Past performance on on‑time, complete deliveries is a go/no‑go factor.
• Delivery location: USP Big Sandy, 1197 Airport Rd, Inez, KY 41224 (FOB destination).
• Delivery period: October 1‑17 2026.
• Quote submission deadline: September 11 2026 (electronic only).
• Anticipated award: September 17 2026.
• Small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 311999, size standard ≤ 700 employees).
• Evaluation criteria: price (fair and reasonable) and past performance (go/no‑go).
• Required contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price purchase order or purchase‑card transaction.
• Contact: James Music, Supervisory Contract Specialist ([email protected], (606) 433‑2400).