FCI EL RENO FY 26 2ND QTR - SUBSISTENCE
ID: 15B50726Q00000011Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI EL RENOEL RENO, OK, 73036, 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)
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    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Institution in El Reno, Oklahoma, is seeking bids for a quarterly subsistence contract under solicitation number 15B50726Q00000011. This procurement is specifically aimed at small businesses and requires a diverse range of food and non-food items, including Kosher and Halal meals, various cheeses, condiments, and disposable dining supplies, with deliveries scheduled from January 1 to January 22, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on a firm-fixed price, with considerations for past performance and compliance with strict delivery and product specifications. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 22, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Nate Long at n2long@bop.gov or by phone at 405-319-7638.

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    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI El Reno, issued on December 8, 2025, seeks bids for various food and non-food items, with an offer due date of December 22, 2025. The solicitation, set aside for small businesses, specifies a delivery period from January 1, 2026, to January 22, 2026, for all items. The extensive list of required supplies includes a wide range of Kosher and Halal meals, individual serving packets of beverages, farina, milk, mustard, and other dietary-specific items. Additionally, the RFQ requests general food products such as various cheeses, tofu, applesauce, catsup, cake mixes (blueberry, chocolate, coffee), mayonnaise, assorted jellies, peanut butter, potato chips, tartar sauce, and different forms of pasta (elbow macaroni, spaghetti, ziti), along with canned peaches and pears. Non-food items include box meals and disposable sporks with napkins. All deliveries are to be made to FCI El Reno, Oklahoma, and specific packaging and certification requirements, especially for Kosher and Halal products, are detailed for each item. This RFQ is a firm fixed-price request, with standard FAR clauses incorporated by reference, demonstrating a comprehensive procurement effort to supply the correctional facility with a diverse array of provisions.
    The document, an RFQ for FY-2026 2nd Quarter submissions, outlines a comprehensive list of food and dining-related items. The request focuses on a wide array of Kosher and Halal meal options, including various meat and poultry dishes, as well as vegetarian alternatives like omelets and pasta. Beyond individual meals, the RFQ also covers bulk food items such as cheeses, tofu, produce, baking mixes, condiments, and frozen vegetables. Essential dining supplies like box meals and disposable sporks with napkins are also included. Each item lists a quantity and unit, but the "bid total" and "Winner" columns are currently blank, indicating this is an open request for quotation. The document primarily serves as a detailed solicitation for bids from vendors to supply these food products and related items.
    This document, identified as 15B50726Q00000011, outlines the subsistence requirements for the 2nd Quarter of FY26. It is a request for quote (RFQ) document, likely part of a federal government procurement process. Vendors are required to submit specific information with their quote, including their name, UEI number, contact name, phone number, and email address. A critical component of the submission is the completion of representations and certifications. Vendors must explicitly indicate whether they have completed these online and attached page 19 of the solicitation, or if they have completed paper representations and certifications and attached pages 19-28 (c) through (r) of the solicitation. This ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations and provides essential vendor details for the procurement of subsistence needs.
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, El Reno, Oklahoma, is issuing solicitation 15B50726Q00000011 for quarterly subsistence. This 100% small business set-aside solicitation, with NAICS code 311999 (500-employee size standard), will result in a firm-fixed price contract. Offers are FOB destination, with deliveries scheduled from January 1, 2026, to January 22, 2026. Past performance is weighted equally with price, and poor performance may lead to disqualification. Payments will be made via Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000 and by EFT for those exceeding this amount. The solicitation will be available on sam.gov around December 8, 2025, with quotes due by December 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST. The anticipated award date is December 23, 2025. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Nate Long, Food Service Administrator, is the point of contact for inquiries and offer submissions.
    This government file outlines strict requirements for vendor deliveries, focusing on schedules, product specifications, and handling procedures. Deliveries must occur Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, excluding federal holidays, with no appointments needed. All items must meet specifications; non-conformance in either delivery timeframes or product quality will result in contract cancellation and indefinite removal from future awards. Products failing inspection, including those requiring thawing and cooking for verification, must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks of notification or face disposal. All deliveries must be palletized, with specific temperature ranges enforced: non-frozen perishables between 34-40°F and frozen foods at 0°F or below, with any signs of prior thawing leading to refusal. The final delivery deadline is January 22, 2026, and vehicles must be capable of offloading onto a 4-foot elevated dock. These stringent rules ensure product integrity and timely fulfillment for government contracts.
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