FCI TALLADEGA 2ND QTR 281 Grocery Solicitation
ID: 15B31326Q00000005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI TALLADEGATALLADEGA, AL, 35160, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6e04e673992540e1ba46bebe464b5b34/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Institution in Talladega, Alabama, is soliciting quotes for grocery items under solicitation number 15B31326Q00000005. This procurement aims to fulfill the quarterly subsistence grocery requirements for the institution, with a focus on a wide range of food products including beans, rice, pasta, oils, and various condiments, to be delivered between January 1 and March 31, 2026. The contract is set aside for small businesses, and vendors must adhere to strict delivery schedules and compliance requirements, including temperature controls for perishables and inspection protocols. Interested vendors should submit their completed offers by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, and can direct inquiries to B. Jones at (256) 315-4151 or via email at b7jones@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    BRANT JONES
    (256) 315-4151
    (256) 315-4493
    B7JONES@BOP.GOV
    Ashley L. Davis
    (256) 315-4251
    (256) 315-4493
    al2davis@bop.gov
    Files
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    15B31326Q00000005 SF1449 Grocery.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) 15B31326Q00000005, issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Talladega, seeks a vendor for the 2nd Quarter FY26 Food Service 281 Grocery Items. The solicitation, issued on November 26, 2025, with an offer due date of December 10, 2025, at 16:00 CT, is 100% set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is 311999 with a size standard of 500 employees. The document details a comprehensive list of grocery items, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, flour, cereals, oils, margarine, dressings, condiments, pastries, pizza, taco shells, tortillas, French toast, pancakes, canned tomatoes, canned and frozen vegetables, soy sauce, and a wide array of spices and soup bases. Quantities are specified for each item. The contract incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5, along with specific DOJ clauses regarding security of department information and systems (DOJ-05) and contractor privacy requirements (DOJ-02). The DOJ-05 clause outlines extensive requirements for contractors handling DOJ information, including compliance with FISMA, NIST publications, FedRAMP, and stringent security policies concerning access control, training, incident handling, and data protection. Contractors must obtain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for any covered information systems and comply with personnel security requirements.
    Cover Letter Grocery 15B31326Q00000005.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, Alabama, is soliciting price quotes for grocery items under solicitation number 15B31326Q00000005. Vendors must submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 1449 and continuation sheets, register with SAM.gov, and accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Quotes must adhere strictly to specified items and descriptions, avoiding limiting phrases. Changes to the solicitation may result in rejection. Completed forms, including blocks 17a, 23, 24, 30a, 30b, and 30c, with original signatures, must be emailed to b7jones@bop.gov or hand-carried to the Contracting Office by 4:00 P.M. CST on December 10, 2025. Contact B. Jones at (256) 315-4151 for questions.
    DELIVERY SCHEDULE 281 2nd Qtr FY 2026.pdf
    This government file outlines the delivery schedules and requirements for vendors, likely as part of an RFP or grant. It details four delivery schedules: Schedule 1 for January 1-15, 2026; Schedule 2 for bi-weekly deliveries (estimated 7) during Q1 2026; Schedule 3 for weekly deliveries (estimated 13) during Q1 2026; and Schedule 4 for twice-weekly deliveries (estimated 26) during Q1 2026. All deliveries must be palletized and occur Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm. Specific temperature ranges are mandated for non-frozen perishables (34-40°F) and frozen foods (0°F or below). Vendors must mark Certified Religious Diet Items. Items are subject to inspection, with conditional receipt for three days for testing. Non-compliant items will be refused and must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks. Failure to meet schedules may result in removal from future solicitations.
    PreSolicitation - Grocery.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, AL, intends to issue solicitation 15B31326Q00000005 for quarterly grocery subsistence. The contract will be firm-fixed price, with potential for single or multiple awards based on price and past performance. Deliveries are scheduled from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026, to FCI Talladega. The solicitation will be available on www.sam.gov around November 26, 2025, with quotes due by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Vendors must include shipping in pricing and complete representations and certifications via ORCA. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000. B. Jones is the point of contact for inquiries.
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