U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons FPC Duluth 4464 Ralston Drive Duluth, MN 55811 May 27, 2026 (i) This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, 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. (ii) The solicitation number is 15B40226Q00000005. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).Please read it in its entirety. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-03. (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.The following items are required: Various Subsistence items for the Federal Prison Camp Duluth at Duluth Minnesota as detailed in the solicitation. Attachment A- BRQ 15B40226Q00000005 (v) This solicitation is expected to result in the single award, or multiple awards, of a firm-fixed price contract(s) for various subsistence items. (vi) Terms of Delivery and Point of Contact : THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE AND SCHEDULE ALL DELIVERIES WITH THE GOVERNMENT CONTRACT OFFICER OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE IN ADVANCE OF SHIPMENT. NOT DELIVERY SHALL OCCUR PRIOR TO SCHEDULING AND CONFIRMATION OF DELIVERY DATE AND TIME. FOR ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING DELIVERIES OR TO SCHEDULE DELIVERIES CONTACT THE FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR AT 218-249-7394. TERMS OF DELIVERY ARE F.O.B. DESTINATION BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JULY 15, 2026, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:30AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME(EST) – 1:30PM EST. NO DELIVERY ON WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS. All deliveries must be pelletized. All frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F to 40 degrees F. All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below. Any products that indicate prior thawing will be refused. Vendors who fail to meet delivery schedules or specifications may be removed indefinitely from future solicitations for bids. Shipping Address: FPC Duluth 4464 Ralston Drive Duluth, MN 55811 (vii) Evaluation Factors: Award will be given to the responsible offeror whose offer/quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below. (1) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter's proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable. (2) Past Performance - Past performance information shall include prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor. (ix) Clauses: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition…