15B11826Q000000003 3RD QTR FY 26 FOOD SERVICE General Items Award notice
Estimated Value: $370,575
Agency
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.USP BIG SANDY
Location
Inez, KY
Kentucky
Estimated Value
$370,575
Type
Award Notice
Service / NAICS
311999
Set-Aside
SBA
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.USP BIG SANDY involves 15b11826q000000003 3rd qtr fy 26 food service general items award notice in Inez, Kentucky valued at approximately $370,575. This is a SBA set-aside procurement.
Contract Description
TERMS OF DELIVERY ARE F.O.B. DESTINATION TO: USP Big Sandy 1197 Airport Rd Inez, KY, 41224 Date of delivery is on April 1, 2026 Through April 15, 2026 The delivery date will be from April 1, 2026 Through April 15, 2026, after receipt of the order. Any subsequent award will require acceptance in the form of a signature by the contractor 48 hours after the signed purchase order has been delivered to the contractor. Food is a vital part of the orderly running of the operation of a Federal Prison. In accordance with FAR 13.004 (b), this contracting officer has determined this acquisition appropriate to require acceptance in writing. (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition....
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 19, 2026
What Contractors Should Know
This is a SBA set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Work will be performed in Inez, Kentucky. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required SBA certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Kentucky
- ✓Your company can demonstrate capacity for $370,575+ contracts
- ✓You have worked with JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.USP BIG SANDY before
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this SBA contract?
This opportunity requires SBA certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.USP BIG SANDY contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline.
What size company typically wins contracts of this value?
Contracts valued at $370,575 in the facilities services category are typically awarded to small to mid-sized contractors, especially those with local presence and relevant past performance. Since this is a SBA set-aside, competition is limited to qualifying businesses.
Are there other federal contract opportunities in Kentucky?
Yes. RecompeteIQ tracks federal contract opportunities across Kentucky, including active solicitations and upcoming recompetes. Visit our Kentucky contracts page for a full list of current opportunities in this area.
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