1st Quarter Subsistence FCI Danbury

The Federal Correctional Institution Danbury, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is seeking food subsistence items for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of over 50 distinct food products across cold, dry, and frozen storage categories, including dairy products, canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, pasta and grains, spices, baking mixes, and condiments. All items must meet specific grade standards, packaging specifications, and origin requirements, with most products required to be U.S. or Canadian grown to comply with federal food standards. The evaluation will be based equally on price and past performance, with awards determined accordingly. Electronic quotes must be submitted to jcaswell@bop.gov by August 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and all potential contractors must include their DUNS number and Unique Entity ID while completing representations and certifications via SAM.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under the Total Small Business program, encouraging participation from small businesses as well as Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations. No incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation provided. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves significant quantities of food items to support the correctional facility's operations, with planned delivery scheduled for October 2025. The contract will be administered and performed at the Federal Correctional Institution Danbury, located at 33 Pembroke Road, Route 37, Danbury, Connecticut 06811. Payments will be processed through Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Credit Card, with all contractual communications required to be conducted in writing with the Contracting Officer.