3RD QTR Fy26 Food Service Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation number 15B12026Q00000003 for commercial items. This is a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 311999 and a 700-employee size standard. Required items are detailed in attached worksheets, with delivery F.O.B. Destination to USP McCreary, Pine Knot, KY, by April 1, 2026. Award will be based on best value, considering price and past performance. Quotes are due by 10:00 a.m. EST on February 13, 2026, with an anticipated award date of February 23, 2026. Quotes must be submitted via email to John Brown (j16brown@bop.gov) and be valid for 30 calendar days. All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (MCCREARY USP) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for food and non-food items for the 3rd Quarter Budget of Fiscal Year 2026. The RFQ is divided into several bid groups: Certified Foods, Meats, Non-Food Items, and Subsistence.The Certified Foods category includes a variety of Kosher items such as margarine, dressing, beverages, coffee, dry cereal, farina, mustard, oatmeal, sardines, sugar substitute, and vegetable juice. It also lists Halal frozen meals, including Beans & Franks, Bologna, Cheese Omelet, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Chow Mein, Chicken Wing, Fish Fillet, Meatballs, Meatloaf, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Spanish Omelet, and Turkey Cutlet. Corresponding Kosher versions of many of these frozen meals are also requested.The Meats category specifies requirements for frozen beef patties (80% lean), ground beef (80/20), chicken leg quarters, chicken patties, boneless/skinless chicken, boneless chicken breast, breaded fish patties, raw fish fillets, hot dogs (turkey or chicken), Italian pork sausage, pork roast, raw turkey roast, and ground turkey.Strict specifications are provided for each item, covering aspects such as fat content, ingredients, packaging, grading (e.g., U.S. Grade A for poultry), and kosher/halal certifications where applicable. For instance, ground beef and beef patties must be 80% lean, less than six months old upon delivery, and free of certain additives. Halal and Kosher items require specific certifications and labeling.The Non-Food Items category includes disposable sporks with napkins, 8 oz. disposable cups, and hinged Kosher trays.The Subsistence category lists individually wrapped American cheese slices. The RFQ emphasizes adherence to federal regulations, quality standards, and clear labeling for all products.

This government Request for Quote (RFQ) 15B12026Q00000003, issued on February 5, 2026, seeks proposals for FY26 3rd Quarter Food Service, with offers due by February 13, 2026, at 10:00 ET. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 (500 Employees size standard). The solicitation incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Department of Justice (DOJ) specific clauses covering aspects like contractor whistleblower rights, executive compensation reporting, System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance, prohibition on ByteDance applications, and small business program requirements. Offerors must adhere to specified requirements, including no substitutions to specifications, to avoid rejection. The performance period for the food services is from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. This document outlines the terms, conditions, and instructions for submitting a compliant offer.