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15B11826Q00000010 SUBSISTENCE (GENERAL ITEMS)

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15B11826Q00000010Federal

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Solicitation 15B11826Q00000011 is a request for quotes issued by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons for USP Big Sandy located in Inez, Kentucky. This contract covers the procurement of first quarter FY 2027 subsistence items, specifically commercial food products including pasteurized milk, whole wheat hot dog rolls, and whole wheat hamburger rolls. The performance period runs from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with weekly deliveries starting in October 2026. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS codes 311511 and 311999. Quotes must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov by the deadline of September 11, 2026, with the award anticipated between September 14 and September 18, 2026. Evaluation of bids will be based on a best-value determination considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Primary contact for this solicitation is James Music.

General Info

DOJ USP Big Sandy seeks small business bids for Q1 2027 subsistence items.

Agency

Department Of Justice → USP Big Sandy

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Inez, KY, 41224, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

THE SMOOTH SAILING GROUP LLC

Award Issued Date

10/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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15B11826Q00000010 Pre-Solicitation Bread & Dairy FY27

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15B11826Q00000011 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ

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15B11826Q00000011 - Food Service Bread, Dairy, Egg Solicitation

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15B11826Q0000010 RFQ Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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USP Big Sandy - Certified Halal Meat Meals Solicitation

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 26

Presolicitation

Type ChangedAug 28

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Notice updatedAug 31

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AwardedOct 1

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → USP Big Sandy

Contacts2 people available

OfficeINEZ, KY, 41224, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Justice → USP Big Sandy

Office AddressINEZ, KY, 41224, USA

Contacts

James Music

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Braxton Parsley

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