FCI BIG SPRING 3QTR FY26 MEAT
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 (BOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Big Spring, Texas, is soliciting quotes for meat and related food items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price award. Quotes are due by Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, number 15B50326Q00007, seeks a vendor to supply a variety of meat, poultry, and fish products, including:
- Beef: Patties (80% Lean), Ground Beef (80/20), Roast Beef (Top/Bottom Round, Strip Loin).
- Poultry: Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast, Raw Turkey Roast.
- Fish: Breaded Fish Patty, Raw Fish Fillet (Tilapia, Cod, Haddock, etc.).
- Pork: Hot Dogs (10-1 ratio), Italian Sausage (Sweet Links), Pork Roast (Shoulder, Boston Butt).
- Dairy: Cheddar Cheese (shredded or block).
All items must meet detailed specifications regarding USDA grades, IMPS numbers, fat content, packaging, and labeling. Products produced or labeled "under religious exemption" will be refused for several items. Delivery is FOB Destination to the Institution Warehouse at FCI Big Spring, Texas.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- NAICS Code: 311991 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% Small Business)
- Point of Contact: Renea Stallings, Procurement and Property Specialist, rstallings@bop.gov.
- Submission: Quotes must be typed on the attached specification sheet and emailed to rstallings@bop.gov. Submissions must include the solicitation number, point of contact, contact information (email/phone), UEI for SAM, and price per unit and total for all items bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made using a Best Value Determination method. The Government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards. Evaluation factors, with past performance considered approximately equal to price, include:
- Price: Including shipping.
- Past Performance: Timeliness of delivery, providing correct product as specified, completing orders, quality of items, and quantity. FAPIIS and PPIRS reports will be considered. Poor past performance may result in a vendor being deemed non-responsible.
- Technically Acceptable Item: Ensuring products meet all specified requirements.
Key Dates & Information
- Quotes Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: February 18, 2026.
- Delivery: Accepted Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM (excluding Federal Holidays). Contact Kelsey Kauppinen at 432-466-2437 for delivery scheduling.
- Registration: All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete representations and certifications.
- Updates: All future information and amendments will be distributed solely through www.beta.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site.