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15B11826Q000000001 2ND QTR FY 26 FOOD SERVICE General Items Award Notice - BSY

Solicitation: 15B11826Q000000001
Notice ID: d49e7d3e04104231b7370db7591abebf

Award Notice from FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS • JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: KY. Industry: NAICS 311999 • PSC 8945.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 311999 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 31.

12-month awarded value
$308,092,147
Sector total $966,158,283 • Share 31.9%
Live
Median
$1,503,042
P10–P90
$32,440$151,475,860
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
31.9%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+59389%($307,058,085)
Deal size index
0.23× median
Award vs latest median (a sizing reference).
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Inez, Kentucky • 41224 United States
State: KY
Contracting office
Inez, KY • 41224 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Jacob Flanigan
Email
jflanigan@bop.gov
Phone
6064332400
Name
James Music
Email
JMUSIC@BOP.GOV
Phone
6064332400

Agency & Office

Department
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
Subagency
USP BIG SANDY
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Inez, KY
41224 USA

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Description

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

USP Big Sandy

1197 Airport Road

Inez, KY 41224

                                                                                               

                                                                                                December 31, 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR PROCUREMENT FILE

LOCATION:                         USP BIG SANDY

SUBJECT:                             Award Decision/Determination of Responsibility Memo
Fiscal Year 26, Quarter 2 Subsistence Requirement

 

RFQ#:                                    15B11825Q000000001

BPQ#:                                    VARIOUS/SEE FILE

Purchase Order#:                 VARIOUS/SEE FILE

Request for Contract Action BPQ was received by USP BIG SANDY by contract staff on 12/01/2025.  This was accepted by Contract Specialist, Jacob Flanigan, on 12/01/2025. 

As stated in the Request for Quote,

“Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose 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;”

ALL VENDORS were verified to be a small business in accordance with NAICS 311999, small business size of 700 employees.

ALL VENDORS also has a good past performance with no recent Termination for Causes.  See file for www.SAM.gov responsibilities and determinations.

With the final pricing of all contractors, the below abstract represents the best value considering price, see abstract below.

Therefore, each vendor is the best value, per line item, and will win the award above.

Per FAR 9.103, (a) Purchases shall be made from, and contracts shall be awarded to, responsible prospective contractors only.

(b) No purchase or award shall be made unless the contracting officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. I believe each vendor is responsible. 

This memo will serve as a determination of responsibility. 

All information within this memo is complete and to the best of my knowledge.

Jacob Flanigan

Contract Specialist

USP Big Sandy

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Award Info

Awardee
Various Vendors, See Attached
Amount
$338,400
Award #
15B11826P0000000032
Award Date
2025-12-23

Files

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 14, 2026
Executive summary

The opportunity involves the award of a food service contract for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at USP Big Sandy, with RFQ# 15B11825Q000000001 confirmed as of December 31, 2025. The request emphasizes a fair and reasonable pricing evaluation and requires a small business bidder status under NAICS 311999, which has a cap of 700 employees. All vendors verified have a clean past performance record, and the contract will consider price and performance in its decision.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to procure subsistence for the Bureau of Prisons, ensuring quality food service through responsible contractors who demonstrate good value through pricing and past performance.

Work breakdown
  • Identifying qualified vendors with experience in food service provision
  • Submitting quotes conforming to government requirements
  • Evaluating past performance and price competitiveness
  • Finalizing contracts based on fair value assessments
Response package checklist
  • Completed quotation documents
  • Proof of small business status
  • Past performance references
  • Pricing breakdown ensuring fair value
Suggested keywords
Food Service ContractUSP Big SandyFederal Bureau of PrisonsSmall BusinessPast Performance
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Specific start and end dates for the contract period
  • Response deadline details
  • List of evaluation factors beyond price and past performance

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