FCI TALLADEGA 3RD QTR 281 Grocery Solicitation

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "3RD QTR FY26 FOOD SERVICE 281 GROCERY ITEMS." The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Talladega, is issuing this solicitation.

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of grocery items, primarily various types of beans, rice, pasta, canned goods, oils, spices, and other food staples. Specific product descriptions, including grade, type, style, and packaging, are provided for each item. Bidders are required to provide unit prices and amounts for each item.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but the "NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 AND 30" and the structure of the document suggest a firm-fixed-price contract for commercial items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is scheduled for "04/01/2025" (3rd Quarter FY26).

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offer Due Date: 03/09/2026 at 16:00 CT.

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with addenda.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided pages, but typically includes price and other factors as outlined in the full solicitation.

• The acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Non-Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers)

• Size Standard: 500 Employees

• The document includes a detailed "Commodity or Services Schedule" listing 70 items with specific quantities and units.

• Various FAR clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to small business set-asides, combating trafficking in persons, and contract terms and conditions for commercial products and services.

Other / Unclassified

This document outlines the delivery schedule and associated requirements for items to be delivered under Schedule 1, with specific details for Schedules 2, 3, and 4. It specifies delivery timeframes, frequency, and handling instructions for perishable and frozen foods. It also details requirements for Certified Religious Diet Items and the inspection and acceptance process for delivered goods.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the logistical requirements of the opportunity. It details:

• Delivery Windows: Specific dates and times for deliveries, including first-come, first-served basis for Schedule 1.
• Delivery Frequency: How often items need to be delivered for different schedules.
• Temperature Requirements: Strict temperature controls for perishable (34-40°F) and frozen (0°F or below) foods.
• Item Handling: Palletization requirements and specific marking for Certified Religious Diet Items.
• Inspection and Acceptance: A conditional receipt period for examination and testing, with consequences for non-compliant items (refusal, vendor pickup at expense, or disposal).
• Consequences of Non-Compliance: Failure to meet delivery schedules can lead to removal from future solicitations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation package from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, Alabama, for the acquisition of commercial items. It provides the necessary information for vendors to submit price quotes for these items.

• Vendors must submit quotes for specified items.

• Quotes must be submitted using Standard Form (SF) 1449 - Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items and any continuation sheets.

• Vendors must quote only on the items specified and not alter item descriptions or units of issue.

• Vendors must not use limiting phrases such as "Minimum award amount" or "All or none".

• Any changes to the solicitation may result in rejection of the quote.

• Vendors must complete blocks 17a, 23, 24, 30a, 30b, and 30c of SF-1449 and continuation sheets.

• Telephone number must be included in block 17a.

• Original signatures are required on submitted quotes.

• Award will be made on a line-item basis to the lowest responsive/responsible quoter.

• Email quotes will be accepted and must be sent to b7jones@bop.gov no later than 4:00 P.M. CST, March 9, 2026.

• Completed packages should be returned by 4:00 P.M. CST, March 9, 2026, to the Contracting Office, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, 565 East Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama 35160.

• Hand-carried quotes must be delivered to the Contracting Office at the same address no later than 4:00 P.M. CST, March 9, 2026.

• All awarded vendors must be registered in the SAM System (www.sam.gov).

• Vendors must be willing to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as a form of payment.

• For questions regarding the solicitation, contact B. Jones at (256) 315-4151.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a pre-solicitation notice from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, AL, for QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE - Grocery requirements. The contract will be FOB Destination with deliveries beginning April 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2026.

• Procurement of groceries on a quarterly basis.

• Deliveries to Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, 565 E Renfroe RD, Talladega, Alabama 35160.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• The Government reserves the right to make a formal single or multiple awards.

• Award will be made to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous.

• Quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance.

• Poor past performance may result in a quote being considered from a non-responsible vendor.

• Anticipated date for receipt of quotes: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards less than $10,000.00.

• Each offer is required per 52.212-3 to complete representations and certifications via the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov.

• Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included.

• The solicitation will be made available on or about February 23, 2026, and will be posted to www.sam.gov.

• All future information, including amendments, will be distributed through www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site.

• Point of Contact: B. Jones, Contract Specialist, FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, 35160. Phone: (256) 315-4151.

• Completed offers may be emailed to b7jones@bop.gov or mailed to the attention of B. Jones, CS, FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, 35160.