The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15B10227Q00000004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Fci Ashland |
| Where | Ashland, Kentucky |
| Posted | August 5, 2026 |
| Bids due | August 14, 2027, 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311999) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Travis Stewart · tstewart1@bop.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland, intends to issue a solicitation 15B10227Q00000004 for the requirements of: QUARTERLY CERTIFIED HALAL MEALS, FOB Destination, delivery dates will begin October 01, 2026, through August 14, 2026. Deliveries will be made to the Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland, PO BOX 888, State Route 716, Ashland, KY 41105. The contract type is a Firm-Fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make a formal single or multiple awards. The Government will award to the responsible offer(s) whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, that are considered to be most advantageous to the Government, with past performance and price considered, prices being rated higher than past performance. The solicitation will be made available on or about August 6, 2026, and will be posted to the https://beta.sam.gov/. All…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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