FCI TALLADEGA 3RD QTR 281 Meat 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 of Meat and Fish. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Deliveries are scheduled for the second quarter of 2026, from April 1 to June 30, 2026. The solicitation, 15B31326Q00000009, is expected to be released on or about February 23, 2026, with quotes due by March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the quarterly procurement of Meat and Fish to support the Federal Correctional Institution in Talladega, Alabama. All deliveries will be FOB Destination to FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe RD, Talladega, Alabama 35160.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Award Type: The Government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Delivery Period: April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards less than $10,000.00.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Factors: Quotations will be evaluated based on price and past performance. Vendors with poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, not meeting specifications) may be considered non-responsible.
- Pricing: All pricing must include shipping costs.
- Representations & Certifications: Offerors are required to complete representations and certifications via the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov.
- Eligibility: Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included.
Key Dates & Contact
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 23, 2026, on www.sam.gov.
- Quotes Due: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
- Contact: B. Jones, Contract Specialist, FCI Talladega.
- Email: b7jones@bop.gov
- Phone: (256) 315-4151
- Address for Mailed Offers: B. Jones, CS, FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, 35160.
Additional Notes
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for all future information, including solicitation amendments.