FCC TUCSON - Q4 FY26 NATIONAL MENU - CHICKEN
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, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), FCC Tucson is soliciting bids for Chicken as part of its Q4 FY26 National Menu. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, conducted as a Request for Quote (RFQ) via an online competitive reverse auction on Unison Marketplace. Bids are due by May 22, 2026, at 11:30 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of chicken to meet the Q4 FY26 national menu requirements for the FCC Tucson facility. All items must Meet or Exceed specified standards. The place of performance is Tucson, AZ 85756.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee small business size standard.
- Response Method: Online competitive reverse auction via Unison Marketplace.
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 11:30 AM Eastern Time.
- Published: May 27, 2026.
- FOB Destination: Tucson, AZ 85756.
Submission & Questions
Interested sellers must submit pricing bids through the online exchange at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Registration on Unison Marketplace is free. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted using the 'Submit a Question' feature on Unison Marketplace as early as possible.
Additional Information
A crucial document, "FCC TUCSON Q4 FY26 Marketplace Links.xlsx," provides direct links to specific "buys" for various food categories, including chicken, on the marketplace. Bidders should use this document to access detailed information for each specific procurement opportunity. For assistance with Unison Marketplace, contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Emmanuel Waldron at Exwaldron@bop.gov.