2nd Quarter Fruit Danbury

The Federal Correctional Institution Danbury, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of fruit products for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation (Reference Number 15B20326Q00000014) seeks five specific fruit items: applesauce (112 units), peaches in light syrup (56 units), pears in light syrup (56 units), pineapple tidbits (56 units), and bulk raisins (8 units), all sourced from crops grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. All fruit products must meet federal standards outlined in Title 21 CFR regulations, including specific quality grades, packaging requirements in 6/#10 cans, and nutritional specifications. Awards will be made based on price and past performance, with equal consideration given to Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations. Quoters must submit bids by December 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST via email to jcaswell@bop.gov, and all communications must be directed exclusively to the Contracting Officer in writing.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities. Potential quoters must complete representations and certifications through the System for Award Management (SAM), provide their DUNS number, and adhere to specific submission guidelines outlined in the solicitation documents. No incumbent contractor is identified, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. The delivery date for the fruit products is scheduled for January 2026, with all goods destined for the Federal Correctional Institution Danbury located at 33 1/2 Pembroke Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06811. The Contracting Officer, Jared Caswell, may be reached at 203-312-5307 for inquiries regarding this procurement.