The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to supply groceries for FCI Talladega.
Key Details
The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to supply groceries for FCI Talladega. The contract is a firm-fixed price, and deliveries will be made from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The solicitation will be available on May 28, 2026, and will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website. The Government will award to responsible vendor(s) whose offer, conforms to the solicitation, and is considered to be most advantageous to the Government.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract type is firm-fixed price, and the period of performance is from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
How will they pick the winner?
The Government will evaluate quotations on price and past performance. Past performance may result in vendors being considered non-responsible.
When and how do you bid?
The solicitation will be available on May 28, 2026, and the proposals are due on June 11, 2026, at 4:00pm. Completed offers may be emailed to b7jones@bop.gov or mailed to the attention of B. Jones, CS, FCI Talladega.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the solicitation.
- Find a teaming partner who already has experience in grocery supply.
- Review the solicitation carefully before submitting a bid.