The Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to provide subsistence for FCI Loretto.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to provide subsistence for FCI Loretto, including food and other essential items. The subsistence requirements include Kosher and Halal certified items, which must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency or a Halal Certification Agency, respectively.
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services, and the Government anticipates making multiple awards based on pricing per line item. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order or a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Government Purchase Card transaction, depending on the total value of the award.
How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate the Quoter's proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable, and will also consider the Quoter's past performance information.
When and how do you bid? The completed solicitation package must be returned via email on the quote sheet provided, with the quote due date being June 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- All deliveries must be palletized, and all non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 41 degrees F.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov and has an active registration confirmation.
- Review the solicitation package and quote sheet carefully to ensure you understand the requirements and delivery schedule.