Q2 FY26 Food FCI Cumberland MD

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons is soliciting food items for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Cumberland, Maryland for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The procurement encompasses six distinct food categories: Dairy Products, Fresh Eggs, Beef/Pork, Poultry, Fish, and Kosher/Miscellaneous Items, each with assigned buy numbers for tracking purposes. The solicitation was posted on December 5, 2025, with a response deadline of December 11, 2025, allowing potential vendors a six-day window to submit proposals. Detailed procurement specifications and evaluation criteria for each food category are available through the Unison Global Marketplace platform, which vendors must access to review specific requirements and submit bids. While the notice does not explicitly detail the evaluation methodology in the summary provided, vendors should expect assessment based on pricing, product quality, delivery capability, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to small business entities as defined by the Small Business Administration. No incumbent contractor information or specific award values are disclosed in the available documentation, though the multi-category nature of the procurement suggests a substantial food supply contract. The place of performance is Cumberland, Maryland 21502, where the correctional facility will receive and utilize the procured food items. Interested vendors must access the Unison Marketplace links provided in the solicitation documents to obtain complete specifications for each of the six buy numbers and submit their responses by the December 11, 2025 deadline to be considered for contract award.