FY26 3RD QTR non-subsistence for FCC butner

The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks to procure non-subsistence food products and supplies for the Federal Correctional Complex Butner located in North Carolina under solicitation number 15B10626Q00000009. The requirement encompasses approximately 400,000+ units of food commodities including dairy products, proteins, pantry staples, canned vegetables and fruits, seasonings, baking mixes, and miscellaneous food items needed for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The Federal Bureau of Prisons will evaluate proposals based on price and past performance, using firm fixed pricing methodology. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and maintain current electronic representations and certifications, submitting their Unique Entity Identification number with their quotation. The offer submission deadline is March 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, with an anticipated award date of March 13, 2026, and all questions concerning the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist Andrew Merrill at amerrill@bop.gov.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 311999 (Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 700 employees, meaning only small businesses meeting this criterion are eligible to compete for the award. The delivery window is restricted to April 20, 2026, through May 1, 2026, with deliveries accepted only Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Federal Correctional Complex Butner in Butner, North Carolina. The contract requires strict compliance with BOP National Menu Specifications and federal standards for all products, with perishable foods requiring delivery temperatures between 34°F and 40°F and frozen foods at 0°F or below. Contractors must arrange all deliveries through the Food Service warehouse at (919) 575-5000, extensions 1441 or 1058, and all items must be palletized unless prior arrangements are made. Failure to meet delivery schedules or conform to contract specifications will negatively impact past performance evaluations, potentially affecting future contract award eligibility and vendor responsibility determinations.