FCI schuylkill FY26 2ND quarter subistence

The Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotes for subsistence and food-related items through Request for Quote (RFQ) number RFQP02132600005. The procurement encompasses over 70 different food and spice items including rice, chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, cake mixes, tortillas, spices, and condiments required for institutional food services. Vendors must meet detailed product specifications, quality grades, and packaging requirements, with strict Buy American Act compliance mandated. The government will evaluate proposals using a Best Value Determination method that considers price, past performance (including delivery timeliness, product accuracy, and quality), and technical acceptability. Quotes must be submitted electronically by January 22, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. EST to Stephanie Sandler at ssandler@bop.gov, with all items required to be delivered by February 27, 2026.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and a size standard of 500 employees. No incumbent contractor information has been disclosed in the solicitation materials. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated, orders under $15,000 will be processed via credit card, indicating the contract may consist of multiple line items. The contract covers a firm-fixed-price requirement for the second quarter performance period from January 1 through March 31, 2026, with anticipated deliveries during January 1 through February 27, 2026. The place of performance is the FCI Schuylkill facility located at Interstate 81 & Route 901 W, Minersville, PA 17954. Vendors must provide palletized deliveries and accept a three-day conditional receipt period for inspection, with failure to meet delivery or quality standards potentially resulting in order cancellation or award to the next qualified offerer.