Meat/Subsistence Requirement - FY26 2nd Quarter - FDC SeaTac
ID: 15B61126Q00000006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFDC SEATACSEATTLE, WA, 98198, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

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

    The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) SeaTac, is seeking quotes for a variety of meat and subsistence items for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement includes specific requirements for various food products such as ground beef, chicken, fish, and frozen vegetables, with delivery scheduled between January 1 and January 15, 2026. These goods are essential for meeting the dietary needs of the facility's population, adhering to USDA and FDA standards for quality and safety. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by 12:00 p.m. PST on December 23, 2025, to Elizabeth Kramer at ekramer@bop.gov, with the anticipated award date around December 29, 2025.

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    This government solicitation (15B61126Q00000006) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FDC Seatac, for the procurement of meat, subsistence, and other food items for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (January 1 to March 31, 2026). The solicitation, set aside for small businesses, details specific requirements for various food products including ground beef, stew beef, chicken, fish, frankfurters, turkey products, cheeses, canned and frozen vegetables, ice cream, and beef tamales. Key conditions include delivery by January 15, 2026, adherence to USDA and FDA standards, strict labeling requirements, and specific packaging and quality controls for each item. The document also outlines contract terms and conditions, prompt payment regulations, and clauses related to commercial supplier agreements, emphasizing federal law and dispute resolution procedures.
    This document outlines the evaluation factors and award information for government solicitations, focusing on price, past performance, and technical specifications (product brand/manufacturer). Awards prioritize best value to the Government, with potential for multiple awards and specific rounding rules for prices. Quotes under the micro-purchase threshold may be processed via government purchase card if vendors confirm acceptance. Non-responsive quotes, such as those lacking a DUN & Bradstreet UEI, valid SAM registration, or required information, will be rejected. Additionally, quotes with altered item specifications, illegible information, conditional offers, or missing shipping/freight charges will be deemed non-responsive for affected line items. Submissions must be legible PDF emails to ekramer@bop.gov; other methods require prior approval.
    Attachment B outlines the local delivery, invoicing, and payment requirements for federal government contractors, focusing on food service. Deliveries are Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with no appointments needed. Orders are
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