The Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to provide food service items for FCI Gilmer.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to provide food service items for FCI Gilmer, including dairy and bread deliveries weekly for the quarter. The amounts requested for milk and bread are only estimates for the quarter.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a total small business set-aside. The contract will be awarded by line item to responsive/responsible vendors whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the government. The contract will be for a quarter, with deliveries expected from July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026.
How will they pick the winner?
The government will consider past performance approximately equal in value to price. The award will be acceptance of the offer, and all requirements must be satisfied in terms of quantity required, delivery dates, specifications, packaging, labeling, and invoicing procedures.
When and how do you bid?
Submit your offer electronically to mxfrye@bop.gov by 4:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business registration is active and up-to-date in SAM.gov.
- Complete the SF 18 Request for Quotation and attach quote sheets with your offeror name and UEI number.
- Email the contracting officer at 304-626-2500, ext. 2545 with any questions.