FCI LA TUNA-QTR 3-MEATS AND SOY
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
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FCI La Tuna, for Third Quarter FY26 Meats and Soy products. The solicitation, number 15B51026Q00000008, is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks various food items, including a wide range of meats (ground beef, roasts, chicken, fish fillets, Italian sausage, pork, turkey, frankfurters) and soy products (soy protein products, tofu, hummus). A detailed list of items, descriptions, and total quantities is available in the attached Standard Form 1449, Section 2.
Key Delivery Requirements:
- F.O.B. destination to FCI La Tuna, Anthony, Texas.
- All deliveries must be palletized (unless prior arrangements are made).
- Specific temperature requirements for non-frozen perishable foods (36-41°F), canned goods (above 36°F), and frozen foods (0°F or below).
- Products indicating prior thawing will be refused.
- Certified religious diet items must have Kosher Symbols.
- Delivery hours: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Mon-Fri (no weekends/federal holidays).
- All items must be dated and delivered before their best-by/use-by dates.
- Substitutions to line item specifications (e.g., case counts) are strictly prohibited and will result in non-consideration for award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items.
- Solicitation Number: 15B51026Q00000008.
- Period of Performance: Third Quarter FY26 (generally April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS: 311999.
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
- Published: February 19, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
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 if their price is not the lowest. Poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, requests to cancel orders, poor quality) may result in a poor rating. Vendors must confirm they can meet delivery dates.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must indicate the solicitation number, time specified for receipt, vendor contact information, technical description of items, warranty terms, price, and any discount terms. Acknowledgment of amendments is required. Items will be awarded individually, and multiple items may be awarded to a single contractor.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ana Oaxaca at aoaxaca@bop.gov or 915-791-9708.