SUBSISTENCE 1QTR FY26 - AWARD NOTICE.pdf

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the Big Spring FCI facility, solicitation number 15B50326Q00002, seeking food and related items for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The RFQ covers multiple food categories across different storage areas (Cold, Dry, and Frozen), with Shaver as the primary vendor for most line items. The solicitation includes 31 distinct product categories such as cheese, margarine, beans, vegetables, coffee, cereals, dressings, juices, and other food items, with specified quantities, packaging requirements, and detailed product specifications aligned with federal food and drug standards.

Pricing varies by item, with unit prices ranging from $0.14 for tortilla flour to $36.95 for spinach, and quantities ordered ranging from 20 to 8,000 units. The RFQ emphasizes that all bid information must be submitted in typed format, and requires vendors to comply with specific federal regulations regarding food production, packaging, and agricultural practices. The document provides extensive details on each food item's grade, origin, processing requirements, and packaging specifications, indicating a comprehensive approach to sourcing food products for the federal prison system.