FY26 3RD QTR - Subsidies

2026-11-03

U . S . Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of PrisonsFederal Correctional Institution ( FCI ) Mendota33500 W California AveMendota , CA 93640559 - 274 - 4000February 26 , 2026 ( i ) This is a Combined Synopsis / Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ) part 12 , as supplemented with additional information included in this notice . This announcement constitutes the only solicitation ; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued .( ii ) The solicitation number is 15B62026Q00000005 . This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote ( RFQ ). Please read it in its entirety .( iii ) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect throughFederal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025 - 04 .( iv ) This solicitation is being issued as total small business set - aside . The NAICS for this requirement is 311999 with a size standard of 700 employees .( v ) The following items are required Various Subsistence items for the Federal Correctional Institution , Mendota , CA , as detailed in the solicitation . Attachment A - BRQ 15B62026Q00000005 ( vi ) This solicitation is expected to result in the single award , or multiple awards , of a firm - fixed price contract ( s ) for various subsistence items .( vii ) TERMS OF DELIVERY ARE F . O . B . DESTINATION BEGINNING March 16 , AND ENDINGMarch 30 , 2026 , BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 : 00AM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME ( PST ) – 2 : 00PM PST . NO DELIVERY ON WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS . ANY QUESTIONS REGARD DELIVER CONTACT THEFOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR AT ( 559 ) 274 - 4000 x4280All on - frozen , perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F to 40 degrees F . All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below . Any products that indicate prior thawing will be refused . Vendors who fail to meet delivery schedules or specification may be removed indefinitely from future solicitations for bids . Delivery address will be : Federal Correctional Institution ( FCI ) Mendota33500 W California AveMendota , CA 93640 ( viii ) FAR 52 . 212 - 1 , Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( SEP 2023 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) applies to this acquisition . References to offer and offeror are hereby changed to quote and quoter respectively .( ix ) Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government , considering the evaluation factors outlined below .( 1 ) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter ’ s proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable ; and ( 2 ) Past Performance - Past performance information shall include prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor .( 3 ) Technical – In the form of Product Offered ( Identify the Product Brand or Manufacturer ).( x ) FAR 52 . 212 - 2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( NOV 2021 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )( xi ) FAR 52 . 212 - 4 , Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( NOV 2023 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ), is applicable to this acquisition . ProvisionsFAR 52 . 203 - 18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements - Representation ( JAN 2017 ) FAR 52 . 204 - 7 System for Award Management ( NOV 2024 ) FAR 52 . 225 - 2 Buy American Certificate ( OCT 2022 ) FAR 52 . 252 - 1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference ( FEB 1998 ) ClausesFAR 52 . 203 - 17 , Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights ( NOV 2023 ) ( 41 U . S . C . 4712 ) FAR 52 . 204 - 13 System for Award Management ( Oct 2018 )( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) FAR 52 . 209 - 10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations ( Nov 2015 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) FAR 52 . 219 - 6 , Notice of Total Small Business Set - Aside ( Nov 2020 ) ( 15 U . S . C . 644 ). FAR 52 . 222 - 3 Convict Labor ( June 2003 ) ( E . O . 11755 ). FAR 52 . 222 - 19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies ( Jan 2025 ) ( E . O . 13126 ). FAR 52 . 222 - 35 , Equal Opportunity for Veterans ( Jun 2020 ) ( 38 U . S . C . 4212 ). FAR 52 . 222 - 36 Equal Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities ( JUN 2020 ) ( 29 U . S . C . 793 ) FAR 52 . 222 - 50 Combating Trafficking in Persons ( NOV 2021 ) ( 22 U . S . C . chapter 78 and E . O . 13627 ). FAR 225 - 1 Buy American - Supplies ( Oct 2022 ) FAR 52 . 224 - 3 Privacy Training ( JAN 2017 ) ( 5 U . S . C . 552 a ). FAR 52 . 226 - 8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving ( MAY 2024 ) ( E . O . 13513 ). FAR 52 . 232 - 33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management ( Oct 2018 ) ( 31 U . S . C . 3332 ). FAR 52 . 232 - 36 Payment by Third Party ( May 2014 ) ( 31 U . S . C . 3332 ). FAR 52 . 233 - 3 Protest after Award ( Aug 1996 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) FAR 52 . 233 - 4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim ( Oct 2004 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) FAR 52 . 240 - 91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions ( DEVIATION NOV2025 ) FAR 52 . 252 - 2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference ( FEB 1998 ) JAR 2852 . 212 - 4 Contract Terms and Conditions , Commercial Items ( FAR Deviation ) ( NOV 2020 ) The full text of the referenced FAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www . acquisition . gov / FAR - overhaul or by contacting Fong Heu , Contract Specialist , by email to MEN - BusinessOffice - S @ bop . gov ( xii ) The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 2 : 00 p . m . Pacific Standard Time on March 6 , 2026 . The anticipated award date is on or about March 13 , 2026 .( xiii ) Vendors shall submit quotes in . pdf format to Fong Heu , Contract Specialist , by email to MEN - BusinessOffice - S @ bop . gov ONLY . No fax , hand delivered , or mail - in quotes will be accepted . Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close . Please ensure all information requested is included . Information will be posted to the General Services Administration , Contract Opportunities : SAM . gov | Contract Opportunities . All future information about this acquisition , including amendments , and cancellations will also be distributed through this site . Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up - to - date information about this solicitation .*** Question Submission : Interested quoters must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer ( FCI Mendota ) to respond . Questions must be submitted by email only , MEN - BusinessOffice - S @ bop . gov . No phone calls please .

California

2026-03-27