FCI LA TUNA-QTR 3-KOSHER
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
FCI La Tuna is soliciting quotes for Kosher food items for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (April 1 - June 30, 2026). This is a Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number 15B51026Q00000007, issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the delivery of specific Kosher food items, including:
- Kosher Cereal: Any type, style, or grain composition, in individual packages (0.81 oz to 2 oz), with a kosher certification hechsher. Only Honey Nut Cheerios bowls will be accepted.
- Kosher Peanut Butter: Regular, stabilized, non-fortified, individual packets (0.5 oz to 2 oz). Must be Certified Kosher Parve, Style I, Class A, Texture 1, Type A, with a kosher certification hechsher. Only 2oz PACKS will be accepted.
All items are F.O.B. destination to FCI La Tuna, Anthony, Texas. Deliveries must be palletized, and specific temperature requirements apply for perishable and frozen foods. All certified religious diet items must be marked with a Kosher Symbol on individual packages. Substitutions to specifications or case counts are strictly prohibited.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
- Delivery Date: April 1, 2026 - April 15, 2026 (Deliveries outside this window will not be accepted).
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (quotes from large businesses will not be considered).
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Published: February 19, 2026
- NAICS: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
Evaluation
Award will be based on price and past performance. FCI La Tuna emphasizes past performance, stating that vendors with a high past performance record will be awarded, even over lower-priced quotes from vendors with poor past performance. Poor performance includes failure to deliver on time, requests to remove items from purchase orders, or poor quality.
Additional Notes
Items will be awarded individually, and multiple items may be awarded to a single contractor. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes must indicate the solicitation number, receipt time, vendor details, technical description, warranty terms, price, and any discounts. Acknowledgment of amendments is required.