The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15B20827Q00000004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Fci Loretto |
| Where | Loretto, Pennsylvania |
| Posted | November 10, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311999) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Erica Britton · ebritton1@bop.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Loretto, PA intends to issue solicitation 15B20827Q00000004 for the requirements of: QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE Halal-Kosher. Terms are FOB Destination with delivery dates will begin January 1, 2027 and end March 31, 2027. Deliveries will be made to Federal Correctional Institution, Loretto, 772 Saint Joseph Street, Loretto, Pennsylvania 15940. 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 responsible vendor(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and is considered to be most advantageous to the Government. Quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance. Past Performance (poor past performance, failure to deliver awarded items in the past, not meeting required specifications, etc.), may result in…
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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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