What this opportunity is
The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Milan, MI, is seeking small businesses to provide various food items under a firm-fixed price contract. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and requires full delivery by October 30, 2026. Interested vendors should monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website for the solicitation, which will be available around August 27, 2026, and ensure they are registered in SAM.gov. Note that past performance will significantly influence award decisions, so vendors should demonstrate reliability in their submissions.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Milan, Milan MI intends to issue solicitation, for the acquisition of various food items for delivery to the Federal Correctional Institution, Milan, MI. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses. Terms are FOB Destination, full delivery must be completed by OCTOBER 30, 2026, the contract type is a firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right to award to responsible vendor(s) whose offer, conforms to the solicitation, and is considered to be most advantageous to the Government. Past performance will be considered approximately equal in value to price. Past Performance (poor past performance, failure to deliver awarded items in the past, not meeting required specifications, etc.), may result with the vendors’ quotes being considered as a non-responsible vendor. Please include shipping in all pricing. The solicitation will be made available on or about AUGUST 27, 2026, and will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website: www.sam.gov All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments and awards, 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. Each offeror is required to be registered in www.SAM.gov complete with representations and certifications at the time of quotation. The anticipated date for receipt of quotes is September 3, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST, Payment will be made using the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or the Government Purchase Card. The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Curtis Dennis, Supervisory Contract Specialist and A. Weaver Property and Procurement Specialist.
PLEASE FILL IN THE ATTACHED EXCEL SHEET AND REMIT IN THAT FORMAT, ANY OTHER FORMAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
HANDWRITTEN BIDS WILL BE REJECTED.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.