FCC florence FY 26 QTR 1 subsistence

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Complex in Florence, Colorado is soliciting quotes for various food items to support FY 2026 Quarter 1 subsistence operations. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of food products including meats (beef, chicken, turkey, fish), dairy products, cheeses, eggs, baking mixes, desserts, condiments, and other institutional food service supplies with strict specifications for each category. This is a firm-fixed price contract requiring FOB Destination delivery terms with full delivery completed within 30 days after award. The government will evaluate offers based on best value considerations, giving approximately equal weight to price and past performance, with poor historical performance potentially disqualifying vendors. The solicitation was posted on August 22, 2025, with quotes due September 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time, and vendors must submit their responses using the government-provided Excel format exclusively.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing). Key quantities include substantial amounts such as 264,000 units of nonfat milk, 36,000 assorted ice cream cups, 5,500 units each of chocolate milk and egg nog, along with various other food items across multiple categories as detailed in the specification sheets. The contract requires strict temperature-controlled transportation maintaining 34-40°F for perishables and 0°F for frozen items, with weekly delivery schedules and palletized shipments. Performance will take place at the Federal Correctional Complex located at 5880 State Highway 67 South, Florence, Colorado 81226. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with complete representations and certifications, and payment will be processed through Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card with Net 30 terms.