The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Prison System/Bureau of Prisons, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for the procurement of 1st QTR FY 24 Subsistence. This procurement is for food items and is intended for use at the Federal Correctional Institution in Pekin, IL. The solicitation includes meat line items as well. The deliveries are expected to take place from October 2, 2023, to October 20, 2023, at the Food Service Warehouse located at 2600 S. 2nd St. Pekin, IL 61554. The contract type is firm-fixed price, and the evaluation factors include price, product quality, and past performance. The deadline for quotes is September 14, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. It is important to note that the Government is willing to pay more for a better quality product. All future information and amendments regarding this procurement will be communicated through the SAM.gov website. Vendors are required to complete their representations and certifications via the online Representation and Certification Applications (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Payment for the items will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Vendors must provide their banking information for payment. Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as non-performance.