FCI ASH, FY26, 2nd Qtr. Subsistence

The Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is soliciting quotes for quarterly subsistence items to support the Federal Correctional Institution in Ashland, Kentucky, covering the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (January 1 through March 31, 2026). The procurement encompasses approximately 279 line items across multiple food product categories, including meats, dairy, produce, spices, canned goods, frozen items, and kitchen supplies, all subject to stringent federal food regulations and packaging specifications. This solicitation (15B10226Q00000004) is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with delivery on an FOB Destination basis. The government will evaluate offers based on best value considerations, including specifications compliance, past performance, delivery capability, and pricing, reserving the right to make single or multiple awards to responsible offerors whose submissions are most advantageous to the government. Quotes must be submitted by November 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST via email to cparker@bop.gov, with strict adherence to all specifications and no allowance for alternate items or packaging.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), limiting eligible competitors to small businesses with 1-500 employees; faith-based and community-based organizations are also eligible to participate. No specific incumbent contractor or award value range has been identified in the solicitation materials. Delivery will be made to the Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland, PO Box 888, State Route 716, Ashland, Kentucky 41105, with delivery commencing no sooner than January 1, 2026, and concluding by March 31, 2026. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer for awards exceeding $10,000.00 or through Government Purchase Card for awards of $10,000.00 or less. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring https://beta.sam.gov/ for any solicitation amendments and should contact CS C. Parker at cparker@bop.gov for all inquiries regarding this acquisition.