15B11826Q00000011 1st QTR FY 27 SUBSISTENCE (BREAD, DAIRY, EGG)
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons at United States Penitentiary Big Sandy seeks quotes for subsistence items—bread, dairy, and egg products—with quotes due September 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This is a total small business set-aside restricted to small business concerns only.
Place of performance is Inez, Kentucky. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to USP Big Sandy, 1197 Airport Road, with weekly deliveries from October 1 through December 30, 2026, Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The specific line items are 240,000 units of pasteurized whole milk in pint aseptic containers; 2,819 packages of enriched hot dog rolls, whole wheat, 12 count; 5,484 packages of enriched hamburger rolls, whole wheat; and 13,823 packages of whole wheat sandwich bread, sliced, enriched. All products must comply with specified federal standards.
The NAICS code is 311999, Food Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 700 employees. Awards exceeding the $15,000 micro purchase threshold are issued as Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Orders; awards under $15,000 are processed as Firm-Fixed Price Government Purchase Card transactions. The anticipated award date is September 17, 2026. Evaluation is based on two factors: price for fairness and reasonableness, and past performance on a Go/No-Go basis, assessing timeliness of on-time deliveries and completeness of orders with no missing or incorrect items. All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award and throughout contract performance. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after close. Written acceptance by the contractor is required within 48 hours of purchase order delivery. Submit quotes by email only to James Music, Supervisory Contract Specialist, at jmusic@bop.gov.
15B11826Q00000010 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Big Sandy
Solicitation 4/6 8/28/26, 12:08 PM 15B11826Q00000010 SUBSISTENCE (GENERAL ITEMS)
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons at United States Penitentiary Big Sandy seeks commercial food items (approximately 1.4 million meals and components) for delivery October 1–17, 2026, with quotes due September 11, 2026. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
Place of performance is Inez, Kentucky (1197 Airport Road). The schedule comprises 110 line items including certified Halal and Kosher meals, raw proteins (beef, chicken, fish, turkey), dairy products, spices, grains, beans, oils, vegetables, sauces, and food service supplies. All food items must comply with specified government commodity identification standards and include certifications where required. Quotes must be submitted by email only to James Music, Supervisory Contract Specialist (jmusic@bop.gov), and must remain valid for 30 calendar days after close. The anticipated award date is September 17, 2026.
Awards over the $15,000 micro purchase threshold will be issued as Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Orders; awards under $15,000 will be processed as Firm-Fixed Price Government Purchase Card transactions through the local food services department. Selected contractors must accept award in writing within 48 hours of receiving the signed purchase order.
Evaluation is based on two factors: (1) price, evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, and (2) past performance as a Go/No-Go determination based on documented on-time delivery history and consistent completion of orders with no missing or incorrect items. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award and maintain registration through final payment. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern time.
15B11826Q00000009 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Big Sandy
Solicitation 3/6 8/28/26, 12:03 PM 15B11826Q00000010 SUBSISTENCE (GENERAL ITEMS)
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, awarded contract 15B11826Q00000010 to VARIOUS for $502,282.35 on September 21, 2026, for subsistence general items under a Total Small Business set-aside.
Performance runs from October 1, 2026, through October 16, 2026. The contract covers over 100 line items of food supplies for USP Big Sandy in Inez, Kentucky, including certified halal and kosher meal products, beef and poultry, dairy, pantry staples, condiments, oils, spices, and vegetables (canned and fresh). Quantities vary by item, ranging from 7 to over 450,000 units. Deliveries are required Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM. The contract is firm fixed price on SF 1449 (Commercial Products and Services).
15B11826Q00000010 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Big Sandy
Award Notice 5/6 9/21/26, 10:48 AM 15B11826Q00000010 1st QTR FY 27 SUBSISTENCE (BREAD, DAIRY, EGG)
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons is soliciting bread, dairy, and egg subsistence supplies for United States Penitentiary Big Sandy under a total small business set-aside, with a response deadline of August 28, 2026. The contract runs for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. Deliveries are made to the penitentiary located at 1197 Airport Road, Inez, Kentucky. The Government will make single or multiple awards based on best value and will issue awards via Purchase Card or Purchase Order SF-1449. Evaluation criteria are price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Contractors must proactively notify the Government of delivery delays as required by FAR 52.212-4(f); the Government will not request shipment status updates. All solicitation information, amendments, and awards will be distributed through SAM.gov. Questions should be submitted electronically to JMUSIC@bop.gov. The anticipated award date is September 14–18, 2026.
15B11826Q00000010 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Big Sandy
Pre-Solicitation 1/6 8/26/26, 2:06 PM 15B11826Q00000009 SUBSISTENCE (GENERAL ITEMS)
The Federal Bureau of Prisons at United States Penitentiary Big Sandy is soliciting food service subsistence (general items) under a total small business set-aside, with a solicitation period from August 28, 2026 through September 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST and an anticipated award date between September 11 and September 18, 2026.
Place of performance is Inez, Kentucky. The procurement is coded NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and PSC 8945 (Food, Oils And Fats). Evaluation criteria are price, technical acceptability, and past performance under a best value determination. The Government reserves the right to issue single or multiple awards via Purchase Card or Purchase Order (SF-1449).
Prospective vendors must submit offers electronically to JMUSIC@bop.gov and monitor SAM.gov for solicitation updates, amendments, and awards. Contractors are responsible for proactively notifying the Government of any delivery delays in accordance with FAR 52.212-4. Questions will be answered only via email. The opportunity identifier is 15B11826Q00000009.
15B11826Q00000009 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Big Sandy
Pre-Solicitation 2/6 8/26/26, 2:06 PM