The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to supply food for its Lompoc prison.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to supply food for its Lompoc prison. The food must be delivered between December 29 and January 16, 2026, between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. All deliveries will be made to the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Lompoc at 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436. The driver is responsible for getting the load to the back of the truck on all deliveries. All on-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F to 40 degrees F. All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below. Any products that indicate prior thawing will be refused.
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a quarterly food requirement. The contract will be awarded with a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order or a Government Purchase Card transaction, depending on the total value. The notice doesn't say when the contract will start or end.
How will they pick the winner? The government will evaluate the Quoter's proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable. Past performance information will include prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor. Technical evaluation will be based on the product offered, including the brand or manufacturer.
When and how do you bid? The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on December 2, 2025. Vendors shall submit quotes in .pdf format to Tammy Lamirand, Contract Specialist, by email to tlamirand@bop.gov ONLY. No fax, hand delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with food supply and logistics
- Has a good track record of delivering to government facilities
Heads up — easy to miss
- All on-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F to 40 degrees F.
- All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below.
- Any products that indicate prior thawing will be refused.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar food supply and logistics work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if any)