3RD QTR FY26- Food Service - Subsistence (Meats)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FDC Houston has issued a Notice of Intent to Solicit Directly from Suppliers for 3rd Quarter FY26 Food Service - Subsistence (Meats). This notice indicates the government's intent to procure perishable prepared food directly from suppliers under a 100% Small Business set-aside. This is not a request for competitive proposals, and a formal solicitation will not be posted.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of subsistence (Perishable Prepared Food), specifically meats, for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FDC Houston located in Houston, TX. The classification code is 8945 – Food, Oils and Fats, and the NAICS code is 311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Solicit Directly (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% Small Business)
- Inquiry Deadline: March 28, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 18, 2026
- Agency: Federal Bureau of Prisons - FDC Houston
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations, and a formal solicitation will not be posted on SAM.gov. The government intends to proceed with a direct solicitation to suppliers. However, electronic responses and questions regarding this notice should be submitted via email to the contracting point of contact listed below.
Additional Notes
The statutory authority for this direct solicitation is RFO FAR 19.104-1(a)(1) and RFO FAR 12.201-1(2). The Federal Bureau of Prisons is not responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Contact: Daniel Cruz, dcruz-ayala@bop.gov