2nd QTR FY 27 Subsistence RFQ
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Institution Pekin, Illinois, is soliciting quotes for 2nd Quarter FY 27 subsistence and meat line items under solicitation 15B41127Q00000001. This is a firm-fixed-price, total small business set-aside contract. The delivery period is scheduled from January 11, 2027, to January 22, 2027, with deliveries accepted at the Food Service Warehouse between 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. CST. Shipping is FOB Destination, and all items must be palletized. The government will evaluate proposals based on best value, considering price, product quality, and past performance, noting a willingness to pay more for higher-quality products. Strict adherence to BOP National Menu Specifications and FSIS regulations is required. Specific temperature controls are mandated: frozen foods at 0°F or below, non-frozen perishables between 34°F and 41°F, and canned goods above 34°F. Packaging must meet specific standards, including 2 mil thickness for polyethylene-film bags and the use of the Kosher Symbol for religious diet items. Quotes must be submitted via email to Hans Frei by November 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST. To be considered responsive, vendors must provide completed bid sheets, the RFQ document, and valid SAM registration with a Unique Entity ID. Payment will be issued via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card.
General Info
Place of Performance
Pekin, IL, 61554, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons - Federal Correctional Institution Pekin, IL is issuing a solicitation, 15B41127Q00000001, for 2nd QTR FY 27 Subsistence and Meat line items. Shipping will be FOB Destination. The delivery period will be January 11th, 2027, to January 22nd, 2027, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Deliveries will be made to the Food Service Warehouse at 2600 S. Second St. Pekin, IL 61554. The contract type is firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make single or multiple awards. The Government reserves the right not to award a menu item. The evaluation factors are price, product quality, and vendor’s past performance. Be advised the Government is willing to pay more for better-quality products. The Government will award the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as non-performance under the contract terms. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site www.sam.gov. The deadline for receipt of quotes is on or before November 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Email (contact@example.gov). Quotes received after closing date will not be considered. Quoted prices must be good for 60 days after close of solicitation. Each vendor is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the online Representation and Certification Applications (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included. NOTE: ALL ITEMS WILL BE PAID VIA Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD at the discretion of the procurement office. SEND BANKING INFORMATION FOR PAYMENT. Blank pages are unnecessary. The Contracting Officer will verify registration prior to the award by entering the potential awardee's UEI number at www.sam.gov database.
*Vendor shall return the completed RFQ document and bid sheets when making submissions. Failure to do so will result in the vendor being considered non-responsive and the bid being discarded. *
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