FCI BIG SPRING 4TH QTR FY26 SUBSISTENCE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Big Spring, Texas, is soliciting quotes for subsistence and related food items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price award. Quotes are due by Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement and delivery of a wide range of subsistence and related food items to FCI Big Spring. Key items include various cheeses, coffee, spices, fresh and canned vegetables, fruits, grains, dressings, and baked goods. All items must meet detailed specifications, including U.S. Grade standards, processing methods, packaging requirements, and relevant FDA regulations. Delivery is required FOB Destination to the institution's warehouse.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 15B50326Q00010
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are eligible.
- NAICS Code: 311991 (Food Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 500 employees.
- Place of Performance: Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring, TX 79720.
- Quote Due: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
- Published: May 20, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Renea Stallings (rstallings@bop.gov). Submissions must be typed on the attached specification sheet and include the solicitation number, a point of contact with full contact information (email and phone), and the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) for SAM registration. Pricing must be provided per unit and total for all bid items, including shipping.
Award will be made using a Best Value Determination, considering:
- Price
- Past Performance: Including timeliness of delivery, product accuracy, order completion, quality, and quantity. FAPIIS and PPIRS reports will be reviewed.
- Technically Acceptable Item
Additional Notes
All future information, including amendments, will be distributed solely through www.beta.sam.gov; interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site. Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted via email to Renea Stallings. Deliveries are accepted Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 1:30 PM, except Federal Holidays. Contact Kelsey Kauppinen at 432-466-2437 to schedule deliveries.