15B30326Q00000004 subsistence FY26 2nd QTR
ID: 15B30326Q00000004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI EDGEFIELDEDGEFIELD, SC, 29824, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

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 the Federal Correctional Institution in Edgefield, South Carolina, is seeking bids for subsistence items under solicitation number 15B30326Q00000004. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses and encompasses a range of food supplies, including cheeses, beans, cereals, pasta, condiments, and frozen items, with delivery scheduled for January 1, 2026, to support the institution's food service needs. The contract will be awarded based on a firm-fixed price, considering both past performance and pricing, with quotes due by November 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Interested parties should submit their offers via email to Sammie Rhodes at s1rhodes@bop.gov, ensuring to include their DUNS and UEI numbers for SAM registration verification.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sammie Rhodes
    (803) 637-1339
    (803) 637-7161
    s1rhodes@bop.gov
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    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCI Edgefield) has issued Solicitation Number 15B30326Q00000004, a Request for Quote (RFQ) for subsistence items for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses and includes a comprehensive list of food supplies such as various cheeses, beans, cereals, pasta, condiments, and frozen items. The performance period for many items is from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. Key contract clauses include stringent security requirements for Department of Justice (DOJ) information and systems, contractor privacy requirements, and the availability of funds clause, making the government's obligation contingent on appropriated funds. Contractors must comply with federal information security regulations (FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP) and DOJ-specific security policies, including obtaining an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for any covered information systems. Strict protocols are outlined for handling DOJ information, reporting security incidents, and ensuring the security of cloud computing services and subcontractors. Offers are due by November 17, 2025, at 01:00 ET.
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield, South Carolina, is seeking bids for Quarterly Subsistence under solicitation 15B30326Q00000004. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Businesses, with FOB Destination delivery around January 1, 2025. Deliveries will be made to the Federal Correctional Institution, 501 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, South Carolina 29824. The contract type is firm-fixed price, with the Government reserving the right to make multiple awards based on past performance and price. The solicitation will be available on Beta.SAM.gov around November 3, 2025, and quotes are due by November 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST. Bidders must include their DUNS and UEI numbers for SAM registration verification. The anticipated award date is December 1, 2025, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. All offers should be emailed to Sammie Rhodes, Contract Specialist, at s1rhodes@bop.gov. Bidders are reminded to submit separate PDF files for each bid to avoid overlooking offers.
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield, SC, issued a solicitation for subsistence products. Offerors must adhere to specific instructions regarding content, format, and submission of quotes by November 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST. Critical requirements include honoring quoted prices, meeting all specifications, and noting any alternate items or package changes. Failure to provide awarded items at the quoted price may impact future opportunities. Quoters must include their DUNS and UEI numbers, and verify registration in the SAMS database to avoid disqualification. Quotes can be hand-carried to Sammie Rhodes at 501 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, SC, or emailed to s1rhodes@bop.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing via fax to (803) 637-7161 or email to s1rhodes@bop.gov.
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