FY27 1ST QTR SUBSISTENCE

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is issuing an RFQ for the FY27 first‑quarter subsistence (food) requirements for the Federal Correctional Institution in Elkton, Ohio. Vendors must provide a quote for a detailed line‑item list of perishable, frozen, canned, and specialty diet items, meet strict temperature and labeling requirements, and deliver pallets to the prison’s food service warehouse between October 12 2026 and November 20 2026. The contract is a small‑business set‑aside, award will be based on price and past performance, and all deliveries must be FOB and accepted within the specified window. Quotes are due electronically by September 4 2026; the solicitation was posted August 27 2026. • Small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 311999, ≤700 employees) • Delivery window: 10/12/2026 – 11/20/2026, weekdays 7 am‑2 pm EST • Mandatory temperature controls (e.g., frozen ≤0 °F, perishable 34‑41 °F) and Kosher labeling for religious diet items • All items palletized; inspections and conditional acceptance for up to 3 days • Evaluation criteria: price (fair & reasonable) and Go/No‑Go past‑performance review • Quote validity: 30 calendar days after close of solicitation • No fax, hand‑delivery, or mail‑in quotes; submit via email only • Potential award value likely exceeds $15,000, resulting in a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order