Quality Assurance & Inspection Support

The contract under the title Quality Assurance & Inspection Support requires the performance of comprehensive food quality checks, including thorough testing of thawing procedures, cooking performance, and verification of shelf life with a minimum requirement of 90 days at the time of delivery. These inspections are critical to ensuring food safety, consistency, and compliance with federal standards for institutional food supply. The work must be conducted in accordance with strict protocols to validate that products remain viable and safe throughout their intended storage and usage period. This subcontract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, reserved exclusively for small businesses, and is administered by the Federal Correctional Institution in Williamsburg under the Department of Justice. Proposals must be submitted by May 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM, with performance expected to occur at Salters, South Carolina, zip code 29590. The solicitation is open exclusively to eligible small business entities, and all work must adhere to the terms set forth by the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The opportunity is accessible through the SAM.gov platform for qualified respondents seeking to support federal food service operations.