FCI DANBURY 3rd Quarter Vegetables

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Danbury, issued a solicitation package (15B20326Q00000024) for the acquisition of vegetables, dated February 17, 2026. Potential quoters must adhere to all instructions regarding content, format, and submission. Key requirements include compliance with FAR 52.212-3, completion of representations and certifications via SAM.gov, and inclusion of DUNS and DUNS Unique Entity ID numbers. The Government may use Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Credit Card for payments. Awards will be based equally on price and past performance, with Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations eligible to submit offers. All communications, including technical questions, must be in writing to the Contracting Officer, Jared Caswell, who is the only individual authorized to obligate government funds. Quotes must be emailed to jcaswell@bop.gov by March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons' Danbury FCI is soliciting bids for subsistence items, specifically canned and frozen vegetables, for its third-quarter budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) details various canned vegetables such as carrots, corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, green peas, spinach, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes, specifying quantities, U.S. Grade requirements (generally A-C, with some exceptions for Grade B or better packing), minimum drain weights, and packaging (6/#10 cans or pouches per case). All canned items must originate from crops 100% grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. The RFQ also includes frozen items like California Blend (by the pound) and Tater Tots (30-pound cases), with specific preparation and origin requirements. Bidders must specify the can or pouch type for canned goods. This RFP aims to procure a range of compliant food items for the facility's needs.

This document is a Standard Form 1449,