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Department of Justice

FY26 2ND QTR SUBSISTENCE AWARDS

Solicitation: VARIOUS
Notice ID: d54a213533894567b12ac4fafae8e4dc

Award Notice from FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS • JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: OH.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$7,092,954,764
Sector total $7,092,954,764 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$226,501
P10–P90
$30,957$1,270,186
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($7,092,954,764)
Deal size index
1.05× 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
Not listed
State: OH
Contracting office
Elkton, OH • 44415 USA

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
OH20260087 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Ohio • Lorain
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR
Base $43.88Fringe $26.93
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $38.13Fringe $20.19
+42 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 42 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
OH20260087 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Ohio • Lorain
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR
Base $43.88Fringe $26.93
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $38.13Fringe $20.19
Rate
BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER
Base $38.13Fringe $20.19
+41 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OH20260048 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Ohio • Mercer
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR
Base $37.00Fringe $28.27
Rate
BRICK POINTER/CAULKER/CLEANER
Base $33.30Fringe $18.28
Rate
SOFT FLOOR LAYER
Base $30.25Fringe $25.16
+33 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OH20260083 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Ohio • Jefferson
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR
Base $46.50Fringe $29.43
Rate
TILE SETTER
Base $33.46Fringe $21.37
Rate
TILE FINISHER
Base $25.37Fringe $17.42
+31 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OH20260018 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Ohio • Greene, Miami, Montgomery +1
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Bulldozer)
Base $37.02Fringe $15.20
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Crane
Base $36.92Fringe $24.01
Rate
LABORER (Mason Tender-Brick)
Base $25.90Fringe $18.40
+11 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Name
Logan Kress
Email
lkress@bop.gov
Phone
3304206234
Name
Zach Bowers
Email
zbowers@bop.gov
Phone
3304206460

Agency & Office

Department
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
Subagency
FCI ELKTON
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Elkton, OH
44415 USA

Description

Award Notice from FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS • JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: OH.

Award Info

Awardee
VARIOUS
Amount
$238,272
Award #
VARIOUS
Award Date
2026-01-07

Files

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BidPulsar Analysis

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

Updated: Feb 14, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The FY26 2nd Quarter Subsistence Awards notice focuses on contracting opportunities with the Federal Prison System, specifically under the Bureau of Prisons. This award notice was posted on January 7, 2026, highlighting the need for subsistence supplies. The solicitation number is listed as 'VARIOUS', indicating multiple potential contracts under this opportunity.

subsistence suppliesfederal prisonBureau of PrisonsFY26government contracts
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is looking to secure vendors for subsistence (food and supplies) to support operations within the Federal Prison System during the second quarter of FY26.

Who should pursue this
  • Companies specializing in food supply for correctional facilities
  • Vendors with previous experience in government contracts
Work breakdown
No work breakdown extracted.
Response package checklist
  • Overview of company capabilities
  • Past performance documentation in similar contracts
  • Pricing strategy for subsistence supplies
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure compliance with federal regulations
  • Review of nutritional standards for inmate meals
Pricing strategy
  • Competitive pricing is crucial given the government procurement process
  • Consider volume discounts based on contract size
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local food suppliers to enhance logistics capabilities
  • Consider teaming with companies that meet federal quality assurance standards
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential changes in federal regulations affecting supply chain
  • Competition from established vendors in federal contracting
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the specific types of subsistence supplies needed?
  • Are there existing contracts that this award may overlap with?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Details on specific types of subsistence supplies needed
  • Response deadline not provided
  • Period of performance start and end dates missing
  • No specific performance metrics or evaluation criteria included
  • Limited information on the scope

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