The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15B62027Q00000001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Fci Mendota |
| Where | Mendota, California |
| Posted | November 9, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311999) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Fong Heu · fheu@bop.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota 33500 W California Ave Mendota, CA 93640 November 09, 2026 Dear Offeror(s), (i) This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 15B62027Q00000001. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Please read it in its entirety. (iii) The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01. (iv) This solicitation is being issued as total small business set-aside. The NAICS for this requirement is 311999 with a size standard of 700 employees. (v) The following items are required Various Subsistence items for the Federal…
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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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