The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15B11727Q00000001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Usp Lee |
| Where | Jonesville, Virginia |
| Posted | November 10, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 16, 2027, 4:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311999) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Jason Shuler · j1shuler@bop.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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Full Bid, $950: forms, pricing built around the Service Contract Act wage rates, a staffing plan and a compliance check. Simple quotes from $495. You set the price, sign and submit. Every package includes a win analysis: what similar contracts at this agency sold for, and who won them.
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From the notice
Meat/Subsistence, Religious and Bread items for USP Lee for the period of January 1, 2027 thru March 31, 2027 (2nd QTR FY27).
Excerpt from the agency's notice. Read the full text and attachments on SAM.gov.
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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