FCI LA TUNA-QTR 3-BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS
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), FCI La Tuna, is soliciting quotes for Bakery and Cereal Products for the Third Quarter of FY26. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation, issued as an RFQ (15B51026Q00000012), seeks to procure a comprehensive list of food items, including various flours, cereals, chips, pastries, pizzas, tortillas, and breads. Quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of bakery and cereal products to FCI La Tuna. Key items include, but are not limited to:
- Corn Meal, Corn Starch, All Purpose Wheat Flour
- Various Cereals (Wheat Bran Flakes, Rolled Oats)
- Chips (Potato, Tortilla), Taco Shells, Tortillas (Wheat, Corn)
- Frozen items (Pizza, French Toast, Pancakes, Biscuits)
- Pastries (Breakfast Cakes, Desserts), Bread Rolls, White and Whole Wheat Bread
- Mixes (Cornbread, Pancake)
Specific delivery requirements include:
- All deliveries must be palletized (unless prior arrangements).
- Non-frozen perishables: 36-41°F; Canned goods: above 36°F; Frozen foods: 0°F or below.
- Products indicating prior thawing will be refused.
- Certified religious diet items must be marked with Kosher Symbol.
- Delivery hours: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Mon-Fri (no weekends/federal holidays).
- Items must be delivered before their best buy/sell/use by/freeze by dates.
- Substitutions to specifications or changes to case counts are prohibited and will result in rejection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price
- Solicitation Number: 15B51026Q00000012
- Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, for most items.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% Small Business)
- Quote Due: March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: FCI La Tuna, 8500 Doniphan Dr., Anthony, Texas 79821
Evaluation
Award will be based on price and past performance. FCI La Tuna will award to vendors with a high past performance record, even if their price is not the lowest, as this represents the best value. Poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, requests to remove/cancel orders, poor quality) may result in a poor rating. Vendors must ensure delivery dates can be met and should not quote on items they cannot deliver. Items will be awarded individually, and multiple items may be awarded to one contractor.
Additional Notes
Quotes must indicate the solicitation number, time specified for receipt, vendor name, address, telephone number, technical description of items, terms of any expressed warranty, price, and discount terms. Acknowledge any amendments. The primary point of contact is Ana Oaxaca at aoaxaca@bop.gov or 915-791-9708.