The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to supply weekly dairy and bread items for a federal detention center in Washington state.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to supply weekly dairy and bread items for a federal detention center in Washington state. The items are detailed in the solicitation package.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a firm-fixed price contract for a period of 3 months, starting July 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026. The delivery schedule is weekly, with a deadline of 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
How will they pick the winner?
The government will evaluate the offers based on price, past performance, and technical factors. The evaluation factors are detailed in Attachment C.
When and how do you bid?
The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on June 12, 2026. The anticipated award date is on or about June 16, 2026. Vendors shall submit quotes in .pdf format to Elizabeth Kramer, Contracting Officer, by email to ekramer@bop.gov ONLY.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- Quotes received after the due date will be handled in accordance with the solicitation.
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 work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.