FCI DANBURY 3rd Quarter Meats

The Federal Correctional Institution Danbury, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotations for meat products to support the facility's third quarter operations in Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of frozen and raw meat items including beef patties, ground beef, beef roasts, chicken leg quarters, boneless/skinless chicken, chicken breasts, chicken patties, breaded fish patties, raw fish fillets, Italian sausage links, pork roasts, and turkey roasts, with specific quantities detailed for each item category. All meat products must comply with stringent USDA standards, specific IMPS classifications, and detailed specifications regarding frozen delivery conditions, labeling requirements, fat content limitations, and packaging materials. Awards will be made based equally on price and past performance, with the contracting officer evaluating quotations according to these dual criteria. Quotations must be submitted electronically to jcaswell@bop.gov by March 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, and all prospective quoters must complete their representations and certifications through the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their DUNS number and DUNS Unique Entity ID in their submissions.

This solicitation is designated as a 100 percent set-aside for small businesses and will be awarded to a qualified small business contractor. The procurement involves approximately 85,500 pounds of meat products across all categories, with delivery required in April 2026 to FCI Danbury located in Danbury, Connecticut. No incumbent contractor or current contract value range is specified in the solicitation documents. The Request for Quotation method is being used for this acquisition, which is classified as an unrestricted commercial item procurement under FAR 52.212 provisions. Interested small business vendors should contact Contracting Officer Jared Caswell at 203-312-5307 or via email for any technical questions regarding specifications and requirements.