Dry Beans Supply (Black, Navy, Pinto)

The contract is for the supply of U.S. Grade 1–3 dry whole beans including black, navy, and pinto varieties, packaged in 50 lb bags, specifically for use within federal correctional institutions under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice. The order is designated as a Small Business Set Aside with no portion reserved for other categories, ensuring eligibility is limited to qualified small businesses as defined by the SBA. The North American Industry Classification System code 311999 applies, indicating it falls under other food manufacturing. Performance of the contract is required at a location with the zip code 41105, corresponding to the Federal Correctional Institution in Ashland. All bids must be submitted by the deadline of August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, and the opportunity was posted on August 5, 2026. The contracting entity is identified as FCI Ashland, and the agreement is structured as a subcontract under federal procurement guidelines.