FCC Yazoo City FY 26 3rd Qtr Quarterly Subsistence
Overview
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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), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Yazoo City, MS, is soliciting bids for Quarterly Subsistence and Religious Diet (Kosher) food items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to acquire various food items for delivery to the facility. Quotations are due by February 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the acquisition of a wide range of food items, including dry beans, canned goods, pasta, cereals, various meats (beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey), dairy products, bread, eggs, fresh fruit, cake mixes, frozen vegetables, biscuits, and disposable serving items. Additionally, specific Religious Diet Specifications for kosher food items, including meals and individual products, are detailed. All items must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Specific standards (e.g., U.S. Grade, CID numbers) are cited for many items, along with packaging, labeling, and product origin requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Delivery Terms: FOB Destination
- Delivery Deadline: Full delivery by April 20, 2026 (unless scheduled weekly, e.g., bread, milk)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Quotations Due: February 27, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 9, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. Past performance will be considered approximately equal in value to price. The Government reserves the right to accept offers other than the lowest priced. Poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, not meeting specifications) may result in a vendor being deemed non-responsible.
Submission Requirements & Key Considerations
- Submission: Quotations must be submitted on the provided Excel spreadsheets with no alterations to line items. Only requested information should be added. Completed spreadsheets must be emailed to c3tate@bop.gov.
- Compliance: Bidders must adhere to all Terms and Conditions, instructions on the Excel spreadsheets, and specific line item instructions. Failure to comply may result in bid rejection.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with complete representations and certifications at the time of quotation submission.
- Pricing: All pricing must include shipping.
- Clauses: Offerors must review incorporated FAR clauses (e.g., 52.212-4 Terms, 52.204-13 SAM Maintenance, 52.223-23 Sustainable Products) and DOJ-specific requirements (Contractor Privacy, Security of Department Information and Systems).
- Kosher Items: For kosher items, no substitutions are accepted, and specific details (case counts, pouch/pack/loaf size) must be indicated in the bid.
- Monitoring: Interested parties are responsible for monitoring Sam.gov for any future information, amendments, or awards related to this acquisition.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Carlos Tate at c3tate@bop.gov or 662-716-1020.