The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 15BFTD27Q00000003 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons |
| Office | Fci Fort Dix |
| Where | Joint Base MDL, New Jersey |
| Posted | November 4, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 15, 2027, 11:59 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Food & catering (NAICS 311999) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | ARTURO APONTE BERRIOS · AAPONTEBERRIOS@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 Fort Dix, NJ NOVEMBER 03, 2026 Re: 15BFTD27Q00000003 (HALAL) Dear Offerors, Enclosed is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, New Jersey, Contracting Office, for the acquisition of commercial items for our facility. This package contains all necessary information for you to submit to the government your price quotes for these items for consumption of the inmate population housed at FCI Fort Dix. The Government shall award these items by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible offeror. All vendors awarded Purchase Orders must be registered in the SAM System (WWW.SAM.GOV) and willing to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as a form of payment. Please pay close attention to the delivery date(s). Please quote only on those…
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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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