SIGNED Subsistence Cove Letter FY26Q3.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup, GA for the acquisition of subsistence items for FY26, 3rd Quarter (April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026). The solicitation number is RFQ03072600009. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 311999 with a small business set-aside (1-500 employees). Faith-based and Community-based organizations are also eligible to submit quotations. Bids must be submitted by email to msmiley@bop.gov no later than February 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. The government reserves the right to award items individually, in groups, or in aggregate based on best value considerations including specification compliance, past performance, delivery, and price.

Responsible offerors must incorporate shipping costs and internal processing costs into their bid price. Orders exceeding $15,000 will be awarded on a firm-fixed price purchase order and paid electronically; orders under $15,000 will be paid via government purchase card. Bidders must strictly comply with all item specifications on the bid sheet, as failure to do so will result in non-consideration or refusal upon delivery. No specification substitutions or alternate items/packaging are permitted. Bidders are advised to submit a completed FAR 52.212-3 provision if they lack complete Representations & Certifications in their System for Award Management record. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Department contact, CS M. Smiley, at msmiley@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be responded to.