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, FCI La Tuna, is soliciting quotes for Bakery and Cereal Products for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This requirement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The purpose is to procure various food items for the facility in Anthony, Texas. Quotes are due March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers a wide range of bakery and cereal products, including but not limited to: corn meal, wheat flour, various cereals (bran flakes, grits, rolled oats), potato chips, pastries (muffins, bagels, donuts, cinnamon rolls, cookies, cakes, pies), prepared pizza, taco shells, tortillas (wheat, corn), tortilla chips, frozen french toast, pancakes, bread rolls (hot dog, hamburger, sandwich), frozen biscuits, cornbread mix, and pancake mix. Specific requirements for each item detail type, granulation, flavor, size, packaging, and preparation. All deliveries must be F.O.B. destination to FCI La Tuna, Anthony, TX.
Delivery Requirements
Deliveries must be palletized, with specific temperature ranges for non-frozen perishable foods (36-41°F), canned goods (above 36°F, not frozen), and frozen foods (0°F or below). Products indicating prior thawing or failing to meet specifications will be refused. Certified religious diet items must have Kosher symbols. Delivery hours are 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday-Friday, first come first serve, with no deliveries on weekends or federal holidays.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026, with specific delivery dates for some items between April 1-15, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Quote Due: March 5, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Published: February 19, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on price and past performance. FCI La Tuna will prioritize vendors with a high past performance record, even over lower-priced quotes from vendors with poor past performance. Poor past performance includes failure to deliver on time, requests to remove items from purchase orders, or poor quality. Items will be awarded individually, and multiple items may be awarded to a single contractor. Substitutions to specifications or changes to case counts are prohibited and will result in quotes not being considered.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ana Oaxaca at aoaxaca@bop.gov or 915-791-9708.