The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15B61827Q00000003 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Usp Atwater |
| Where | California |
| Posted | November 9, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 18, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 31199) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | D. Kelly · ATW-BUSINESSOFFICE-S@BOP.GOV |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 15B61827Q000000003 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 311999. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 1-500 employees. All responsible small businesses may submit a quote which may be considered. The basis for the award will be best value per line item and…
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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