The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15B20527Q00000004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Fmc Devens |
| Where | Ayer, Massachusetts |
| Posted | November 13, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 27, 2026, 8:00 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311999) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Rebecca Peterson, Contract Specialist · rpeterson@bop.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
Bidding on this one? We'll prepare it.
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
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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. The solicitation number is 15B20527Q00000004. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Please read it in its entirety. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 The NAICS for this requirement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700 employees. This is a total small business set-aside. TERMS OF DELIVERY ARE F.O.B. DESTINATION TO: FMC Devens Food Service Dept. 36 Independence Drive, Building 1677 Devens, MA 01434 The date of delivery is after December 21,…
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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