Quarterly Food Purchase 3rd Qtr

The contract titled "Quarterly Food Purchase 3rd Qtr" is a forecast for the procurement of subsistence items including dairy, bread, produce, kosher, and meat products. It is issued by the Federal Prison System under the Bureau of Prisons, part of the Department of Justice, and is designated as a Small Business Total Set-aside, ensuring that only small businesses under NAICS code 311999 are eligible to compete. The place of performance is Lexington, Kentucky, indicating where the deliveries will likely be made or the contract administered. Key contacts for this forecast are Heather Surber and Sarah Dean, the latter serving as the Small Business Point of Contact to assist interested vendors. The solicitation was posted on May 25, 2026, and further details and updates can be accessed through the Department of Justice’s official contracting opportunities website. This contract forecast represents an important opportunity for small businesses specializing in food products to supply to federal correctional facilities during the third quarter.