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FCI Danbury Subsistence 1st Quarter

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15B20327Q00000004Federal

Response Deadline08/28/2027, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation 15B20327Q00000004 is a request for quotation issued by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, for general subsistence supplies at FCI Danbury in Danbury, Connecticut. This combined synopsis and solicitation is a total set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 311999. The contract covers the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027, with a specific delivery window required from October 1, 2026, to October 15, 2026. Bids are due by August 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The scope of work involves providing staple food products, including various types of beans, rice, and pasta, in strict accordance with National Menu Specifications. Contractors must adhere to federal labeling and allergen rules, and the solicitation explicitly prohibits substitutions, with final compliance determined by the FSA/NFSA. Awards may be made to multiple vendors based on a combination of pricing per line item and past performance. Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management and comply with Buy American and other applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions.

General Info

DOJ request for small business general subsistence supplies at FCI Danbury for FY2027.

Agency

Department Of Justice → Fci Danbury

NAICS

311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Danbury, CT, 06811, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

3

15B20327Q00000004 RFQ for General Subsistence

rfq

High

FCI Danbury FY2027 Q1 food specs bid schedule

specifications

High

Contractor's Information Sheet for FCI Danbury Subsistence FY26 Q4

other

Low

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Timeline

PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedAug 20

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineAug 28

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/28/2027, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 11 months

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Fci Danbury

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDANBURY, CT, 06811, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Fci Danbury

Office AddressDANBURY, CT, 06811, USA

Contacts

Jared Caswell

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Bids are due 08/28/2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Awards will be made based on past performance. Refer to attached cover letter for more information.

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