FY26 A1 FCI MILAN SUBSISTENCE QTR 2
ID: 15B41726Q00000008Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI MILANMILAN, MI, 48160, 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 Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Milan, is seeking bids for the procurement of various food items for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and includes a firm-fixed price contract with delivery required by January 30, 2025. The goods will support the dietary needs of the institution, adhering to strict National Menu Specifications and federal regulations regarding food safety and quality. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST, using the specified Excel format, and are encouraged to contact Curtis Dennis or A. Weaver for further information.

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    This government solicitation (15B41726Q00000008) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for subsistence items (meats, cheese, canned goods, dry goods, condiments, pastries, etc.) for FCI Milan for FY26 QTR 2. It is a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS code 311999 and a 700-employee size standard. Offers are due by December 8, 2025, at 12:00 ET, with delivery required within 30 days of award. The document outlines contract terms, conditions, and clauses, including detailed requirements for contractor privacy, safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and the security of Department of Justice (DOJ) information and systems. Contractors must comply with federal security regulations (FISMA, NIST SPs, FIPS) and obtain an Authority To Operate (ATO) for any Covered Information Systems handling DOJ data. Key provisions address data breach reporting (within one hour), victim remediation, records management, and restrictions on using real PII for testing or training. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to confidentiality, data ownership by the U.S. Government, and continuous monitoring of security controls.
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Milan, MI, plans to issue a solicitation for various food items, specifically set aside for small businesses. The contract is firm-fixed price, FOB Destination, with full delivery required by January 30, 2025. The government will consider past performance equally with price. Poor past performance may lead to disqualification. Shipping costs must be included in all pricing. The solicitation will be available on or about November 25, 2025, on www.sam.gov, where all future updates will also be posted. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site and must be registered in SAM.gov with current representations and certifications at the time of quotation. Quotes are due by December 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Quotes must be submitted using the attached Excel sheet; handwritten, PDF, or picture bids will be rejected. Contact Curtis Dennis or A. Weaver for information.
    The National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet for FCI Milan, Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 4, details procurement requirements for a wide range of food and non-food items. The document outlines specific product specifications, quantities, and packaging requirements for items such as various beans, coffee, cheese, tofu, sugar substitutes, canned vegetables, spices, flour, fruit, mayonnaise, pasta, rice, soup bases, and disposable supplies. It emphasizes strict compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including those related to food preparation, packaging, labeling, and allergen identification. All delivered items must meet National Menu Specifications, with no substitutions accepted. Products must adhere to specific U.S. Grades and FDA standards, with origin requirements for some items (e.g., carrots, corn, green beans, peas, mixed vegetables, and potatoes must be 100% grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada). Delivery requirements specify palletization, temperature ranges for perishable, canned, and frozen foods, and a refusal policy for non-compliant or previously thawed products. Certified religious diet items must have visible Kosher symbols. Contractors are responsible for understanding and adhering to these specifications to avoid negative impacts on their past performance record.
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