The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Institution in Pekin, Illinois, is soliciting proposals for subsistence items for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311999, which encompasses all other miscellaneous food manufacturing, and includes a variety of food products such as beans, rice, pasta, and meats. The delivery period for the awarded items is scheduled from September 29, 2025, to October 10, 2025, with quotes due by August 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. Interested vendors must ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotes via email to Hans Frei at hfrei@bop.gov.