SAM #15B20926Q00000017

Solicitation for subsistence food items (including Halal and Kosher meals) for FCI McKean, 1st Quarter FY27

FCI McKean, part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking bids from small businesses for a broad range of subsistence food items for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI McKean, Lewis Run, PA - Products Requested: - Wide variety of food products including dry beans, rice, pasta, corn meal, dairy, tofu, hummus, oils, margarine, dressings, spices, canned vegetables and fruits, meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish), cheese, prepared meals (Certified Halal and Kosher), and snack items - Quantities range from dozens to over 150,000 units per item - Examples: - 2,500–5,000 units of various dry beans - 10,000 units of rice - 41,000 taco shells - 18,000 units of frozen ground beef - 151,850 individual servings of kosher whole milk - Hundreds of certified Halal and Kosher prepared meals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS 311999 - Firm-fixed price contract; FOB Destination - Strict adherence to USDA and quality specifications; no substitutions or dented cans allowed - Kosher and Halal certification required for designated meals - Delivery must occur within a specified window (October 1st–October 23rd) - Government may request samples for perishable items - Potential for single or multiple awards - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and able to deliver within the timeframe - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brand names are mentioned; generic food categories and certifications (USDA, Kosher, Halal) are specified

Description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McKean, Bradford, Pennsylvania, herein issues solicitation 15B20926Q00000017 for the requirements of: SUBSISTENCE ITEMS 1ST QUARTER FY 2027. This solicitation is restricted, 100% Small Business. FOB Destination, delivery dates will begin OCTOBER 1ST, 2026 and end OCTOBER 23, 2026. By bidding on these items, you are confirming that you can make delivery within this timeframe. Any delivery that is not within this timeframe can be refused, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations. Deliveries will be made to the FCI McKean Warehouse, 6975 Route 59, Lewis Run, PA 16738, 15 Miles South of Bradford, PA.  The contract type is a firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make formal single or multiple awards. The Government will award to the responsible offerors whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, are considered to be most advantageous to the Government, with both past performance and price considered. The solicitation will be available on AUGUST 7TH, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST and will be posted to the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities website: www.sam.gov/. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation.  All contractors doing business with the Federal Government shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.  The website for registration is:  www.sam.gov.  The closing date for receipt of quotes is AUGUST 19TH, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through a purchase order or utilizing a purchase card.  Faith-based and community-based organizations have the right to submit offers/quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 311999.  Vendors who submit an offer concur that the delivery date can be met, unless otherwise specified (example, weekly bread deliveries). Substitutions to specifications in line-item descriptions are prohibited, (example, size and case count.)  No dented cans or substitutions will be allowed. We reserve the right to request a sample of product prior to award for perishable items. The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Alyssa McGrew, Contract Specialist, at the address listed below and telephone number (814) 362-8900, extension 3422 and Cory Sudbrook, Supervisory Contract Specialist, telephone number (814)-362-8900 extension 3419.  Completed offers must be emailed to amcgrew@bop.gov and csudbrook@bop.gov or faxed to (814) 363-6815. Emails are preferred. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please call to verify. The anticipated award date is AUGUST 31ST, 2026.

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