Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is issuing a small‑business set‑aside RFQ for Halal subsistence items to be delivered to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Danbury, Connecticut, during the first quarter of FY 27. The solicitation (ID 15B20327Q00000002) requires vendors to submit price quotes by August 28, 2026. Delivery is scheduled for October 1‑15, 2026, FOB at the prison’s Pembroke Station. Awards will be based on price and a Go/No‑Go past‑performance evaluation. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order (or Government Purchase Card for amounts under $15,000). The solicitation is limited to small businesses (NAICS 311991, ≤ 700 employees).
• Scope: Provide all Halal‑certified food items listed on attached worksheets (quantities and units specified).
• Delivery window: Oct 1‑15, 2026, freight‑on‑board to FCI Danbury, CT.
• Evaluation: Price (fair and reasonable) and past performance (timeliness, accuracy).
• Set‑aside: Small‑business only; multiple awards possible.
• Submission: Electronic quote to Jared Caswell, Property and Procurement Officer, by 12:00 p.m. EST, Aug 28, 2026.
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price (FFP) purchase order or GPC for sub‑$15k.