FCI McDowell 2nd Qtr FY 26 SUBSISTENCE
ID: 15B12226Q00000002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI MCDOWELLWELCH, WV, 24801, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/82aa3b5c3cd14eceb26035119a3278de/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI McDowell, is soliciting bids for subsistence supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses and requires bidders to provide a variety of food items, including canned goods, grains, meats, dairy products, and disposable food service items, all adhering to specific quality and packaging standards. The selected contractor will be evaluated based on past performance, socio-economic status, overall price, and delivery schedule, with a strong emphasis on past performance and compliance with product specifications. Interested parties must submit their bids by 9:00 A.M. EST on December 18, 2025, and can contact Joe Riffe at jriffe@bop.gov or 304-436-7386 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joe Riffe
    (304) 436-7386
    jriffe@bop.gov
    Jermaine Jackson
    (304) 436-7390
    j1jackson@bop.gov
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    2nd Qtr FY 26 Subsistence RFQ.pdf
    This government solicitation (15B12226Q00000002) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI McDowell, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued on December 11, 2025, with an offer due date of December 18, 2025, for subsistence supplies (2nd Qtr FY 26). The acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS size standard of 100 employees. Key evaluation factors include Past Performance, Socio-Economic Status, Overall Price, and Delivery Schedule, with technical and past performance collectively accounting for 75%. The document outlines various contract clauses and solicitation provisions, including those related to small business utilization, equal opportunity, and combating trafficking in persons, with specific FAR clauses incorporated by reference. Offerors must complete representations and certifications, particularly concerning business size, veteran ownership, and adherence to
    Subsistence 2nd Qtr FY 26 Abstract FINAL.pdf
    The FCI McDowell facility in Welch, WV, is soliciting bids for a wide array of food supplies, including various canned goods (garbanzo beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, jalapenos, spinach, tuna), grains (rice, rolled oats), pasta (macaroni, rotini, spaghetti), cereals (bran flakes), dressings (ranch, mayonnaise), condiments (yellow mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup), snack items (tortilla chips, potato chips), taco-related products (taco shells, taco seasoning), spices (lemon pepper, chili powder blend, cumin, paprika, Cajun seasoning), soup bases (beef, chicken, vegetable flavors), meats (ground beef, beef patties, beef roast, chicken thighs, chicken leg quarters, breaded chicken fillets, pork roast, fish fillets, frankfurters, Italian sausage, turkey roast, ground turkey), dairy (cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese), and baking mixes (chocolate cake mix, yellow cake mix). The RFP also includes disposable items such as paper bags, three-compartment food trays with lids, and sporks with napkins. Bidders are reminded to include case weight on all submissions and adhere to specific product requirements, including CID specifications, USDA grades, and packaging details, with some items requiring Kosher Parve certification.
    Subsistence Letter 2nd Qtr FY 26.doc
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution McDowell, issued RFQ 15B12226Q00000002 for subsistence. Submissions are due by 9:00 A.M. EST on December 18, 2025. Offerors must ensure all products have a 90-day shelf life from delivery and complete Representations and Certifications via SAM.gov, complying with FAR 52.204-7 and 52.204-6. Bidders must complete specific blocks on SF 1449, including original signatures. Awards will be made by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder. Bids must not alter item descriptions or unit of issue, or include limiting phrases, as such changes can lead to rejection and impact past performance records. All prices must be FOB destination, with deliveries accepted weekly at FCI McDowell Warehouse. Submissions can be mailed, hand-carried, faxed to 304-436-7389, or emailed to jriffe@bop.gov. For questions, contact Joe Riffe at 304-436-7386.
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