Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is issuing an RFQ for subsistence (food) supplies to be delivered to Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Danbury for Fiscal Year 2027 Q1. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 311999) and will result in multiple awards based on line‑item pricing. Vendors must submit a quotation by September 8, 2026 (08:00 ET). Delivery is required FOB at the prison between October 1‑15, 2026, with strict temperature and packaging requirements. Past performance (timeliness and order accuracy) is evaluated on a Go/No‑Go basis. Quotes are valid for 30 days. No site visits or pre‑bid meetings are scheduled.
• Solicitation ID: 15B20326Q000035 (RFQ)
• Scope: Provide all food items listed in attached menu specifications for one‑quarter period (≈15 days delivery window)
• Set‑aside: Small Business (size standard ≤ 700 employees)
• Delivery: FOB destination, Danbury, CT; temperature‑controlled (34‑40 °F for non‑frozen, ≤ 0 °F for frozen)
• Evaluation: Lowest price plus mandatory past‑performance Go/No‑Go check
• Submission: Electronic quote to Jared Caswell ([email protected]) by 08:00 ET, Sep 8 2026; no fax/hand‑delivery accepted
• Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price purchase order (or Government Purchase Card for sub‑$15 k)
• Required certifications: SAM registration, Buy‑American, labor compliance clauses, etc.