Meat/subsistence Items for USP Lee Qtr 1 FY26

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking to procure meat and subsistence items for the United States Penitentiary Lee in Virginia through Request for Quote solicitation number 15B11725Q00000024. The procurement covers the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, specifically October 1 through December 31, 2025, and includes various food products such as beef patties, ground beef, roast beef, bologna, chicken patties, chicken products, tortillas, pizza, soy-based meat alternatives, and other food items. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database and complete the On-line Representations and Certifications Application, with specific requirements for product quality, packaging, labeling, and food safety standards. The government will evaluate offers based on past performance, technical capability of the items, and price, with the intention to award without discussions focusing on best overall value. Quotes are due by August 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST via email to J1Shuler@bop.gov, with an anticipated award date of September 8, 2025.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a size standard of 700 employees. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis, with quantities ranging from 1,500 to 30,000 pounds for different line items across the various food products. Awards under $10,000 will be processed using a purchase card, while larger amounts will generate a purchase order, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation. The place of performance is Pennington Gap, Virginia 24277, where the United States Penitentiary Lee is located. The government reserves the right to award by item, group of items, or aggregate, and individual orders will be placed by the Contract Specialist throughout the quarter-long performance period.