Dehydrated Food Waste By-Product
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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FCI Sandstone, Minnesota, a facility under the Federal Prison System/Bureau Of Prisons, is seeking a compost manufacturer or a similar company to recycle dehydrated food waste by-products generated onsite. They operate two dehydrator units that process food scraps, resulting in a lightweight, nutrient-rich, and safe by-product suitable for commercial farming and gardening applications. The dehydrated waste resembles dry coffee grounds in appearance and is intended for sale to a vendor that can utilize it as compost material or for agricultural needs. The selected company would be responsible for providing a 2–3-yard storage container for onsite collection and arranging a regular pickup schedule, ideally every other week, though the frequency may be adjusted based on container size. The vendor will have access to lab data confirming the nutrient content of the by-product, supporting its commercial value and utility. The solicitation, titled "Dehydrated Food Waste By-Product" (solicitation number 15B41326QSST00001), was posted on October 3, 2025, and prospective vendors must respond by October 24, 2026. The point of contact for this opportunity is Charles Dailey, and further details can be accessed via the provided SAM.gov link. The place of performance is Sandstone, Minnesota (ZIP 55072).
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Sandstone, MN, 55072, USASet-Aside
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FCI Sandstone, Minnesota is looking for a compost manufacturer or like company to recycle our dehydrated food waste. We have two dehydrator units, which we use to dehydrate our scrap foods for weight reduction. The by-product produced from the process is nutrient-rich and is safe for commercial farming and gardening. We are looking for a company who could use the byproduct for making compost or using it for their farming or gardening needs. The product when dehydrated has an appearance like dry coffee grounds. We are looking for a company who would provide a 2–3-yard storage container for the product with a pickup schedule of every other week, pickups could vary depending on storage containers size. As the product can be used to generate benefits, we would like to set up a contract to sell the product to a vendor. Please see the attached lab results for the nutrient values of the by-product.