The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15B21527Q00000005 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Usp Canaan |
| Where | Waymart, Pennsylvania |
| Posted | November 9, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 20, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311999) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Joseph Kozuch · jkozuch@bop.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for various subsistence items for delivery to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Canaan, Waymart PA, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, 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. See attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, for additional information.
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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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