FCC Yazoo City FY 26 3rd Qtr Quarterly Subsistence
Overview
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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 Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), is soliciting bids for the FCC Yazoo City FY 26 3rd Quarter Quarterly Subsistence requirement. This acquisition covers a wide variety of food items and religious diet (Kosher) supplies for delivery to the Federal Correctional Institute in Yazoo City, MS. Quotations are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide and deliver various subsistence items, including:
- General Subsistence: Dry beans, canned goods, pasta, cereals, meats (beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey), dairy, bread, eggs, and frozen vegetables.
- Religious Diet (Kosher): Specific Kosher meals (e.g., Fish Fillet, Meatloaf, Cheese Omelet) and individual items (Sardines, Peanut Butter, etc.) adhering to strict religious specifications.
- Compliance: All items must meet Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act standards and specific U.S. Grade requirements. Packaging must follow strict guidelines (e.g., 50lb bags, #10 cans) with clear allergen labeling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Delivery: FOB Destination; full delivery must be completed by April 20, 2026 (except weekly items like bread and milk).
- Response Due: February 27, 2026
- Published: February 10, 2026
Evaluation
The Government will award to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer is most advantageous. Past performance is considered approximately equal in value to price. Vendors with poor past performance, failure to deliver awarded items in the past, or failure to meet required specifications may be deemed non-responsible.
Additional Notes
Bidders must use the provided Excel spreadsheets without alterations to the line items. Completed bids must be emailed exclusively to c3tate@bop.gov. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with completed representations and certifications at the time of quotation. Failure to adhere to specific line-item instructions will result in the bid being rejected as non-compliant.