FCI TALLADEGA 3RD QTR 281 Grocery Presolicitation
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, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Talladega, AL, intends to issue a presolicitation for QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE – Grocery requirements. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks vendors to provide groceries on a firm-fixed price basis, with deliveries scheduled from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about February 23, 2026, with quotes due by March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of quarterly subsistence groceries for FCI Talladega. Deliveries will be FOB Destination to the Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, 565 E Renfroe RD, Talladega, Alabama 35160. The delivery period is from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation 15B31326Q00000010)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award: The Government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards to responsible vendor(s) whose offer is most advantageous.
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000.00.
- Eligibility: Faith Based and Community Based Organizations are included.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Factors: Quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance. Poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, not meeting specifications) may result in a vendor being deemed non-responsible.
- Pricing: All pricing must include shipping costs.
- Representations & Certifications: Offerors are required per FAR 52.212-3 to complete representations and certifications via the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov.
- Submission Method: 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.
Key Dates
- Presolicitation Published: February 19, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 23, 2026
- Quotes Due: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time
Additional Notes
The solicitation and all future information, including amendments, will be posted on www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for updates. The primary point of contact is B. Jones, Contract Specialist, at FCI Talladega, (256) 315-4151, or via email at b7jones@bop.gov.