FCI TALLADEGA 4TH 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, has issued a Presolicitation for Quarterly Subsistence – Meat and Fish. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeks vendors to supply meat and fish on a firm-fixed price basis for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation (15B31326Q00000016) is anticipated to be released on or about May 28, 2026, with quotes due by June 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the procurement of meat and fish on a quarterly basis. Deliveries are to be made to the Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, 565 E Renfroe RD, Talladega, Alabama 35160. The terms are FOB Destination, and the period of performance for deliveries will span from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 8905 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about May 28, 2026, on www.sam.gov
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards less than $10,000.00.
- Award Structure: The Government reserves the right to make a formal single or multiple awards.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance. Vendors must include shipping in all pricing. Poor past performance, such as failure to deliver awarded items or not meeting required specifications, may result in a vendor being considered non-responsible. 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.
Additional Notes
All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed through www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for the most up-to-date information. Point of Contact: B. Jones, Contract Specialist, FCI Talladega, (256) 315-4151, b7jones@bop.gov.