2nd QTR FY26 RFQ Food Subsistence for MDC LOS ANGELES # 15B60626Q00000002

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles, is soliciting quotations for food subsistence and food-related items for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 through Request for Quote (RFQ) number 15B60626Q00000002. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of food products including fresh meats (beef, chicken, fish, turkey), processed meat products, dry goods, canned vegetables, spices, sauces, beverages, dairy products, bread, fresh fruits, and specialized meal items certified as kosher or halal to meet dietary and religious requirements. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value, evaluated on three primary factors: ability to deliver items meeting specifications and delivery requirements, past performance history with government agencies and other Bureau of Prisons locations, and cost/price, with non-cost factors being significantly more important than price when combined. All quotations must be received by February 26, 2026, at 8:00 AM Los Angeles time, with delivery required by March 14, 2026. The bid must remain valid for 60 calendar days after the close of the solicitation, and all bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid UEI/DUNS number.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-away, making it available only to qualified small business concerns. The procurement includes 116 line items across various food product categories with quantities measured in pounds, cases, cartons, or individual units, though specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. Delivery must be made to the Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles at 535 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, with all products palletized and maintained at appropriate temperatures (non-frozen perishable foods at 34-40 degrees Fahrenheit and frozen foods at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below). All products must comply with National Menu Specifications and include legible expiration dates of at least six months from receipt, with no dented cans and properly labeled boxes and cases. The government reserves the right to make multiple awards and will process payment via electronic funds transfer to the contractor's account registered in SAM, with orders of $15,000 and below potentially ordered on a government purchase card.