FCC Lompoc & FCC Victorville - Ground Beef Products
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 Department of Justice, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Field Acquisition Office (FAO) intends to procure Ground Beef Products for the Western Regional Office, specifically for delivery to FCC Lompoc, CA and FCC Victorville, CA. This is a Presolicitation for a Firm-Fixed Price contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes will be solicited directly from vendors via email, with an anticipated award date around March 5, 2026. Quotes are due by March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the delivery of partial amounts of ground beef products to multiple sites (FCC Lompoc and FCC Victorville). The specific products include:
- 45,000 lbs - Meats, Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen. Ground Beef must consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning.
- 40,000 lbs - Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, Individually Quick Frozen.
Delivery is FOB Destination to the specified facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (leading to a Firm-Fixed Price contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Quotes Due: March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Anticipated Award: On or around March 5, 2026
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated considering:
- Price
- Technical (to include specification conformance and product offering)
- Past Performance
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation and not a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Solicitations are available via email request to pfrausto@bop.gov. All responsible sources may add their SAM.gov information to the Interested Vendors section of this pre-solicitation for any future subsistence requirements.