FCI Berlin FY26 3RD QTR Fish & Poultry
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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCI Berlin) has announced an award for Fish & Poultry for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This procurement, valued at $60,345.50, was a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involved multiple awards based on pricing and past performance.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers the supply of various fish and poultry products to FCI Berlin, NH. Key items include:
- Chicken Leg Quarters: 10,000 lbs, U.S. Grade A, frozen, unbreaded, random sizing (12-18 oz).
- Chicken Patty: 2,000 lbs, 4-5 oz, whole muscle or chunked and formed, 100% white meat, breaded.
- Chicken, Boneless/Skinless: 15,000 lbs, U.S. Grade A, frozen, white meat, free of cartilage, fat, etc.
- Chicken, Breast Boneless: 5,000 lbs, U.S. Grade A, frozen, white meat, 5-7 oz, no sodium added.
- Fish Patty, Breaded: 3,000 lbs, breaded by the pound, meeting USDA Grade A standards.
- Turkey Roast Raw: 3,000 lbs, U.S. Grade A, boned, rolled and tied (8-12 lb breast or 6 lb thigh).
- Turkey, Ground: 8,000 lbs, raw, not mechanically separated, bulk, frozen, fat content not to exceed 15%.
All products must meet specific quality, packaging, and sizing requirements, with restrictions on items labeled "under religious exemption."
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order or Government Purchase Card transaction.
- Value: $60,345.50 (based on winning bids).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Original Solicitation Due: February 19, 2026.
- Award Notice Published: March 9, 2026.
- Delivery: 14 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), Freight on Board (FOB) to FCI Berlin, NH.
Evaluation
Awards were made based on a best value determination, considering Price (fair and reasonable) and Past Performance (Go/No-Go evaluation for timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness). Multiple awards were anticipated.
Additional Notes
This award notice follows Request for Quotation (RFQ) 15B21826Q00000009. The contact for the original solicitation was Jessalynn Laflamme at jlaflamme@bop.gov.