FY26 2ND QTR subsistence

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Elkton in Ohio is soliciting bids for subsistence (food) items to support the facility's food service operations during the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of food products including canned and dry beans, oils, margarine, cereals, cheese, pastries, pasta, peanut butter, spices, and various canned and frozen vegetables, with specifications detailed in the Menu Specs document referencing specific commercial item descriptions and federal regulations. Offerors will be evaluated based on past performance and price, with the government reserving the right to make single or multiple awards to the responsible offeror(s) whose offers are determined most advantageous to the government. All offerors must complete representations and certifications through the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at sam.gov, and all food items must comply with Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regulations with strict attention to allergen labeling and product dating requirements. The solicitation was posted on November 25, 2025, with a firm deadline for quote submission of December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST, and all offers must be delivered via email to lkress@bop.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business set-aside with NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and a size standard of 500 employees, with specific preference consideration given to HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. The contract will be structured as firm-fixed price with payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), though no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. Delivery is scheduled between January 7-31, 2026, with all items to be delivered to the FCI Elkton Food Service Warehouse located at 8730 Scroggs Road, Lisbon, OH 44432, and vendors must schedule appointments for frozen food deliveries and ensure products meet strict dating requirements (received within 6 months of production and usable within 12 months of receipt). The anticipated award date is December 9, 2025, and the point of contact is Logan Kress, Property and Procurement Specialist, at 330-420-6234 or lkress@bop.gov.