The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15B41527Q00000002 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Fci Waseca |
| Where | Waseca, Minnesota |
| Posted | November 9, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 16, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311511) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Brandon Sweet · bsweet@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
Dear Vendor: Enclosed is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Waseca, MN, Contracting Officer for the acquisition of various dairy products. This package contains all the necessary information for submitting a request for quote for evaluation. In submitting the request for quote, vendors should consider all information provided herein. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format and submission of your quote. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to date information about this solicitation. All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for…
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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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