U.S. Department of Justice
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Subsistence for Federal Prisons

U.S. Department of Justice
Updated Jun 3, 2026 · 12:13 UTC

The Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to provide subsistence for its facilities.

Key Details

The Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to provide subsistence for its facilities. This includes food and other essential supplies for the inmates and staff. The contract will be for a period of one year with the option to renew for up to two additional years.

What's the contract structure and timeline?

The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and two option years. The delivery schedule will be on a regular basis, with the exact schedule to be determined by the Bureau of Prisons.

How will they pick the winner?

The winner will be selected based on the lowest price technically acceptable. The technical factors will include the ability to meet the Bureau's requirements, the quality of the food and supplies, and the experience of the contractor.

When and how do you bid?

Bids are due on [insert date] and must be submitted through the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

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.
  • Review the solicitation document and make sure you understand the requirements.
  • Contact the contracting officer to ask any questions you may have.

Primary point of contact

Name
Sammie Rhodes
Email
s1rhodes@bop.gov
Phone
(803) 637-1339

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