1st Quarter Fruit FCI Danbury

The Federal Correctional Institution Danbury, part of the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotes for fruit products to supply the facility during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The procurement specifically requests 112 cases of 6-#10 Applesauce, 112 cases of 6-#10 Pineapple Tidbits, and 15 30-pound cases of Raisins, all of which must meet federal food standards, be processed in the United States or Canada, and achieve U.S. Grade B or better quality requirements. Potential contractors must submit their quotes electronically to the contracting officer by August 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and must include their DUNS number and DUNS Unique Entity ID while ensuring compliance with System for Award Management (SAM) requirements. The evaluation criteria will weigh price and past performance equally, with awards determined based on these combined factors. All communications regarding the solicitation must be conducted in writing with the designated contracting officer, Jared Caswell.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, specifically targeting women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZONE small businesses under solicitation number 15B20326Q00000008. The contract includes delivery scheduled for October 2025, with performance taking place at the Federal Correctional Institution Danbury located at 33 1/2 Pembroke Road, Danbury, Connecticut. The procurement falls under NAICS code 311991 for Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing and PSC category 8945 for Food, Oils and Fats. Faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible to participate equally in the submission process. The government retains the flexibility to make payments through Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Credit Card methods. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation materials.