Meat/subsistence Items for USP Lee Qtr 2 FY26

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at United States Penitentiary Lee is soliciting quotes for meat and subsistence items required to support prison operations during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (January 1 through March 31, 2026). The solicitation encompasses 17 different line items including beef patties, ground beef, chicken products, fish patties, hot dogs, Italian sausage, pork roast, turkey roast, cheese, margarine, tofu, and canned vegetables. Awards will be made on a firm fixed-price basis, with the government reserving the right to award by individual item, group of items, or aggregate based on best overall value considering price, delivery capability, and past performance. Prospective vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The deadline for submission of quotes is December 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST, with quotes to be submitted via email to J1Shuler@bop.gov and jprice@bop.gov, and the planned award date is December 29, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a size standard of 700 employees, restricting competition to certified small business concerns. Quantities for individual line items vary significantly, ranging from 56 cases of canned goods to 25,000 pounds of boneless/skinless chicken, with all initial deliveries scheduled for January 2, 2026, followed by weekly deliveries to be coordinated by the facility's Food Service department. The procurement will utilize purchase orders for awards exceeding $15,000 and purchase cards for awards under that threshold, though no specific total budget is identified in the solicitation materials. Performance location is at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Lee, located in Lee County Industrial Park in Pennington Gap, Virginia 24277, with Brandon Miller identified as the primary contact.