U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota 33500 W California Ave Mendota, CA 93640 November 09, 2026 Dear Offeror(s), (i) This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 15B62027Q00000001. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Please read it in its entirety. (iii) The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01. (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 15B62027Q00000001 (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. Do not submit quoted price base of a single award of all line items. Awards with total value under the Micro Purchase Threshold of $15,000 will be awarded with a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Government Purchase Card transaction from the local food services department. Photos may be requested. (vii) Quoter(s) must be able to accept payment by credit card and ensure that the delivery date can be met. (viii) TERMS OF DELIVERY ARE F.O.B. DESTINATION BEGINNING Date of Award, AND ENDING December 23, 2026, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00AM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME(PST) – 1:00PM PST. NO DELIVERY ON WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS. ANY QUESTIONS REGARD DELIVER CONTACT THE FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR AT (559)274-4000 x4280 All non-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. Canned goods must be delivered at above 34 degrees F and not frozen. Vendors who fail to meet delivery schedules or specifications may be removed indefinitely from future solicitations for bids. *** Conditional Acceptance & Rejection: All deliveries are subject to receipt and inspection for specification verification within five (5) business days of delivery, with meat items potentially requiring additional inspection time. Any non-compliant items must be removed by the vendor at their sole expense within two (2) weeks of notification. Items not retrieved within this timeframe will be disposed of at the buyer's discretion. *** (ix) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2025) applies to this acquisition. References to offer and offeror are hereby changed to quote and quoter respectively. (x) Evaluation Factors for Award: Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria established below. Quoters are advised that the Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, the initial quote should provide the Government with sufficient information to recommend a contract award without discussions and should reflect the quoter's ability to perform at a fair and reasonable price. Contract award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation, is determined to provide the best value, and is most advantageous 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 contract performances undertaken by the contractor. Evaluation may be conducted using the information at CPARS, professional reference questionnaires, and/or any other source deemed relevant by the Contracting Officer. (3) Technical – In the form of Product Offered (Identify the Product Brand or Manufacturer). (xi) FAR 52. 212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION NOV 2025), is applicable to this acquisition. The selected Quoter must comply with the additional contract terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: Provisions FAR 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 (Oct 2018) FAR 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) FAR 52.240-90, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Aug 2025) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (FAR Deviation) Clauses FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712) FAR 52.204-10(DEV) Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Deviation NOV 2025) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) FAR 52.204-13(DEV) System for Award Management--Maintenance (Nov 2025) FAR 52.204-91(DEV), Contractor Identification (DEVIATION Nov 2025) FAR 52.209-6 (DEV) Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.219-28 (DEV), Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) FAR 52.219-6 (DEV), Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (DEVIATION DEC 2025). FAR 52.222-19 (DEV) Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION MAR 2026) (E.O. 13126). FAR 52.222-3 (DEV) Convict Labor (June 2003) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) (E.O. 11755). FAR 52.222-35 (DEV), Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.222-36 (DEV) Equal Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-50 (DEV) Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). FAR 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a) FAR 52.225-1 (DEV) Buy American- Supplies (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) FAR 52.226-6 (DEV) Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION AUG 2025) (42 U.S.C. 1792). 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 (DEV) Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) (31 U.S.C.3332). FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) FAR 52.233-1 (DEV) Disputes (May 2014) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.233-3 (DEV) Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.233-4 (DEV) Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.240-91 (DEV) Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION DEC 2025) FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) FAR 52.240-93 (DEV) Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) 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 fheu@bop.gov. (xii) The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on November 19, 2026. The anticipated award date is on or about November 24 , 2026. Vendors shall submit quotes in .pdf format to Fong Heu, Contract Specialist/Nathan Garcia, Property Procurement Specialist, by email to fheu@bop.gov/n1garcia@bop.gov ONLY. No fax, hand delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted. Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after closing date. 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 possible time to enable the Buyer (FCI Mendota) to respond. Questions must be submitted by email only, fheu@bop.gov/ n1garcia@bop.gov. No phone calls please. ***
