FCI BIG SPRING 3QTR FY26 MEAT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for various food items, primarily meats and poultry, to be delivered to BIG SPRING FCI. The budget is for the 3rd Quarter of FY 2026.

The solicitation lists specific food items with detailed specifications, including:

• Beef Patties (80% Lean, Frozen): Must be 6 months or younger upon delivery, no added water or phosphates, and meet specific fat percentage requirements.
• Ground Beef (80/20, Frozen): Similar requirements to beef patties regarding freshness and composition.
• Roast Beef (Raw): Specific cuts (Top or Bottom Round, Strip Loin) with defined weight ranges.
• Chicken Breast (Boneless, Skinless, Raw, Frozen): Must be "A" quality, free of cartilage, fat, tendons, etc., and meet specific size requirements (5-7 ounces).
• Fish Fillets (Raw): Individually quick frozen, unglazed, skin-on or skin-off, boneless, and within a 4-7 oz weight range. Acceptable types include Tilapia, Cod, Haddock, Hake, Flounder, Sole, Turbot, Plaice, or Halibut.
• Hot Dogs (10-1 Ratio): Fully cooked, frozen, turkey or chicken (or combination), 6-inch length, skinless, with specific fat and water content limits.
• Italian Sausage (Pork): Fresh, uncooked, linked product, moderately coarse texture, 3.8-5 ounce range.
• Pork Roast: Pork Shoulder, Boston Butt, boneless, raw, frozen, with specified weight ranges.
• Turkey Roast (Raw): Natural, boned, rolled and tied, with specific weight ranges for breast/thigh or whole muscle thigh meat.
• Cheddar Cheese: Grade AAA, shredded or block, with specified moisture and milk fat content.

This RFQ outlines specific items, quantities (Units to Order), and unit prices. The period of performance appears to be tied to the 3rd Quarter of FY 2026.

Bidders are instructed to submit all information on their bid in typed format. Specific details regarding evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, but adherence to product specifications is critical.

No specific set-aside information is present in the provided document pages. Vendors are identified by company name and UEI for SAM.

• All product specifications must be strictly adhered to.
• Manufacturer's letters will not be accepted in lieu of labeling for most items.
• Bidders must specify portion size, weight ratio, or average roast weight as applicable.
• Packaging requirements are detailed for each item.
• Products produced or labeled with any phrase "under religious exemption" will be refused for several items.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of various food items, specifically meats and fish, for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation details specific item names, quantities, and detailed specifications for each product.

• Beef Patties (80% Lean): Frozen, round in shape, paper separated or IQF, 80% lean, no seasoning, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product. Must not contain more than 20% fat, added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. Product must be 6 months or younger upon delivery. Beef cheek meat limited to 25%. Must have a rosy red appearance upon delivery. Packed in 10-60 lb cases, 1 mil or thicker bags.

• Ground Beef (80/20): Frozen, 80% lean, no seasoning, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product. Must not contain more than 20% fat, added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. Product must be 6 months or younger upon delivery. Beef cheek meat limited to 25%. Must have a rosy red appearance upon delivery. Packed in clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags.

• Roast Beef (Top or Bottom Round, Strip Loin): Boneless, IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180. Frozen, weight range 12-28 lbs. Must indicate actual IMPS and average roast weight.

• Chicken Breast Boneless/Skinless: Frozen, "A" quality per USDA standards. Must be free of cartilage and fat. Tendons are permitted. Diced options available. Packed in poly bag boxes, polyethylene-film bags (min 2 mil). No "under religious exemption" products.

• Fish Patty, Breaded: Fried fish type, "A" quality, crumb coated, unflavored. Meets specific composition requirements for fish flesh percentage. Size to be determined locally.

• Fish Fillet, Raw (4-7 oz): Individually Quick Frozen, unglazed, skin-on or skin-off. Acceptable types include Tilapia, Cod, Haddock, Hake, Flounder, Sole, Turbot, Plaice, or Halibut. Must be 100% net weight, no water or glaze added. Must meet weight requirements when thawed and drained.

• Hot Dogs (10-1 ratio): Fully cooked, frozen, turkey or chicken (or combination). 6-inch length, 8:1 or 10:1 ratio. Skinless. May contain non-meat binders/extenders up to 3.5%. Max 30% fat or 10% added water.

• Italian Sausage, Pork (Sweet Links): Fresh, uncooked, linked product, 3.8-5 oz range. Moderately coarse texture, uniform color. Natural hog or collagen casing. Frozen. Must not contain SOY.

• Pork Roast (Shoulder, Boston Butt): Boneless, raw, IMPS 406A, frozen. No paper wrapping. Weight range 4-10 lbs. Must indicate average roast weight.

• Turkey Roast Raw: Boneless, natural, all-natural, boned, rolled and tied. Breast meat or breast/thigh meat (8-12 lb each) or whole muscle thigh meat (6 lb each). Skin max 12.5%.

• Cheddar Cheese: Cold storage, shredded or block. "A" quality, CID-A-A0208C, Type Cheddar. Must indicate if Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse. Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed bags/containers.

• The procurement is for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.

• Specific quantities (Units to Order) and estimated Item Prices are listed for each item.

• Bidders must submit all information in typed format.

• The document does not explicitly state evaluation criteria or proposal submission instructions beyond the format requirement.

• No specific set-aside or eligibility requirements are mentioned in the provided pages.

• All product descriptions include detailed specifications regarding USDA grades, IMPS numbers, fat content, packaging, and labeling requirements.

• Manufacturer's letters will not be accepted in lieu of labeling for most items.

• Products produced or labeled with any phrase "under religious exemption" will be refused for several items.

• Bidders are instructed to note specific details on their bid, such as portion size, average roast weight, or cheese type (Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition of BEEF/FISH/POULTRY/PORK for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring, Texas.

• Bidders must quote on specified items only and not alter item descriptions.

• Failure to meet the delivery schedule or provide items meeting specifications may be considered a performance issue.

• Quotes must include a point of contact, contact information (email and phone number), Unique Entity ID (UEI) for SAM registration, and price per unit and total for all items bid on.

• Information must be typed and easily readable.

• Not explicitly stated, but implies a contract for goods.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email ONLY to rstallings@bop.gov.

• The deadline for quote submission is Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

• Quotes received after the deadline will be handled per FAR 52.212-1(f).

• Questions regarding the requirement should be submitted in writing to Renea Stallings at rstallings@bop.gov.

• All potential Quoters must be registered in the SAM database and include their UEI number.

• Delivery will be accepted Monday-Friday, except Federal Holidays, from 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

• Contact Kelsey Kauppinen at 432-466-2437 for schedule delivery and delivery directions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, Texas. The procurement is for meat and related items, with delivery FOB Destination. The solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business.

• Procurement of meat and related items.

• Vendors must provide items meeting specified requirements.

• Delivery is required to the Institution Warehouse at the Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring, Texas.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• NAICS Code: 311991.

• Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to rstallings@bop.gov.

• Quotes must be submitted on the attached specification sheet.

• A single price must be provided for all parts, including delivery.

• Deadline for quote receipt: Wednesday, March 3, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.

• Quotes must include solicitation number (15B50326Q00007), point of contact, contact information, UEI for SAM, and price per unit and total.

• Award will be made using a Best Value Determination method, considering price, past performance (including timeliness of delivery, product accuracy, order completion, quality, and quantity), and technical acceptability.

• Restricted to 100% Small Business.

• Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are eligible to submit offers.

• All future information, including amendments, will be distributed solely through www.beta.sam.gov.

• Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website.

• Questions must be submitted via email to rstallings@bop.gov.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card.

• Offerors are required to complete representations and certifications via SAM.gov.