Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Danbury is soliciting quotations from small‑business vendors to supply fresh vegetables for the first quarter of FY 27. Delivery is required on‑site at the prison’s Pembroke Station between October 1 and October 15, 2026. The award will be based on price and a Go/No‑Go past‑performance evaluation, with multiple awards possible. The contract will be a Firm‑Fixed‑Price purchase, either via purchase order or government purchase card depending on total value. Vendors must be registered in SAM and meet the small‑business size standard (≤700 employees).
• Commodity: assorted fresh vegetables (exact line‑items in attached worksheets)
• Quantity: as detailed in the worksheets (not reproduced here)
• Delivery window: Oct 1‑15, 2026, FOB at the prison (Freight on Board)
• Contract type: Small‑business set‑aside RFQ, Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP)
• Evaluation factors: price (fair and reasonable) and past performance (Go/No‑Go)
• Quote validity: 30 calendar days after solicitation close
• Submission method: electronic quote to Jared Caswell, Property and Procurement Officer (no fax, hand‑delivery, or mail)
• Estimated contract value: likely under the $15,000 micro‑purchase threshold, but could exceed it for larger volume orders.