Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is issuing a small‑business set‑aside RFQ for certified food items required for Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Elkton during the first quarter of FY27. Vendors must submit price quotes by September 4, 2026, and the government will award multiple contracts based on price and past performance. Deliveries are to be made to the prison’s food‑service warehouse between October 12 and November 20, 2026, during specified hours, with strict temperature and packaging requirements. All items will be inspected; non‑conforming deliveries will be rejected and may result in penalties. The solicitation is governed by FAR Part 12 and numerous BOP‑specific clauses.
• RFQ for a range of perishable, frozen, and canned food products (NAICS 311999).
• Small‑business set‑aside; size standard ≤ 700 employees.
• Quote submission: email only, by 10:00 a.m. EST, Sep 4 2026.
• Delivery window: Oct 12 – Nov 20 2026, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. EST, weekdays only.
• Strict temperature controls (34‑41 °F for perishables, ≤ 0 °F for frozen).
• Mandatory palletized shipments; all items inspected on receipt.
• Evaluation factors: price, Go/No‑Go past‑performance review.
• Awards may be made via firm‑fixed‑price purchase orders (>$15 k) or government purchase cards (<$15 k).