FY26 QTR 3 FCI marion subsistence

The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons at United States Penitentiary Marion is procuring commercial food products and supplies through Request for Quote (RFQ) Solicitation Number 15B40926Q00000006. The procurement encompasses approximately 60 line items across multiple food categories, including dried beans and legumes, canned vegetables, rice, pasta, cereals, cooking oils, condiments, spices, juices, sauces, and proteins such as ground beef, chicken, fish fillets, and pork roast, along with cheese products. All items must meet specific U.S. Department of Agriculture or Food and Drug Administration standards as detailed in the commodity identification specifications provided in the solicitation. Offerors must submit bids via email by February 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time, and submissions must include the company's UEI number, TIN, FAX number, and email address. The contracting officer is John T. Ladd, and this is a firm fixed price, definite-quantity, indefinite-delivery contract with a performance period from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business concerns. Quantities for individual line items vary significantly, ranging from 20 pounds of specialty spices to 64,000 individual pastry items and 14,400 frozen biscuits, reflecting the substantial food supply requirements for the correctional facility during the third quarter of FY26. The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including privacy requirements, availability of funds contingency, and contractor obligations related to personally identifiable information handling and security training. No current contractor or award value information is specified in the pre-solicitation notice; however, the breadth and quantity of items requested suggest a substantial procurement for the facility's subsistence operations. Interested small businesses should prepare their proposals promptly to meet the February 24, 2026 deadline and ensure compliance with all specified requirements and federal standards.