1st Quarter Meats FCI Danbury

The Federal Bureau of Prisons' Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut is soliciting quotes for a comprehensive selection of frozen meat products to fulfill their first quarter Fiscal Year 2026 requirements. The procurement includes various beef products (ground beef, patties, roast beef), chicken items (leg quarters, boneless breasts, patties), fish products (breaded patties and fillets), pork items (bacon and roast), hot dogs, Italian sausage, and turkey products (bacon and roast), all with detailed specifications regarding fat content, packaging standards, and quality parameters. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their DUNS number and Unique Entity ID in their submissions. Awards will be made based equally on price and past performance evaluation criteria. All quotes must be submitted electronically to jcaswell@bop.gov by August 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with no discussion of quote preparation permitted with government personnel except through written communication to the Contracting Officer.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under the Total Small Business category, ensuring that only qualifying small businesses may compete for the contract. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The requested quantities range significantly across products, from 300 pounds of turkey bacon to 15,000 pounds of chicken leg quarters, indicating a substantial food service operation requiring diverse protein sources. The contract performance will take place at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, with delivery scheduled for October 2025 as part of the first quarter FY 2026 timeframe. The government retains the right to make payments through Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Credit Card, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing) and PSC code 8945 (Food, Oils and Fats).