3rd Qtr FY26 Produce FPC Montgomery
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 (BOP), FPC Montgomery, is soliciting quotes for fresh produce for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the acquisition of various food service products for the Federal Prison Camp Montgomery, AL. Offers are due by March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, including but not limited to apples, bananas, oranges, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and lettuce. Requirements specify grading standards (e.g., U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1), size, preparation (e.g., fresh cut, ready to eat), packaging, and weekly delivery on Mondays. The period of performance for deliveries is April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Federal Prison Camp Montgomery, Bldg. 1249 Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL 36112
- Product/Service Code: 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 11, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
- Submission Method: Email quotes to jmferguson@bop.gov. Quotes received after the deadline or to any other email will not be considered.
- Required Registrations: Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and have completed annual Representations and Certifications (formerly ORCA). Failure to comply may result in elimination from consideration.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on past performance and price, with past performance rated higher than price. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.
- Questions: Submit all questions in writing via email to jmferguson@bop.gov.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes FAR 52.212-4 for commercial items and FAR 52.212-1 for instructions to bidders. The government reserves the right to award item by item, in groups, or in aggregate. Awarded pricing will be available on www.beta.sam.gov between April 1st and 15th, 2026.