FCI TEXARKANA - 3rd Qtr Fy2026 - KOSHER items.
Overview
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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) Texarkana, is soliciting proposals for Kosher food items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract, set aside for Small Businesses. The solicitation, identified as 15B51526Q00000011, seeks to procure a variety of Kosher meals and provisions. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of various Kosher food items, including specific meals such as Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice, Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce, Beans and Franks, Chicken Chow Mein, Meatloaf, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Turkey Cutlet. Additionally, the requirement includes Kosher instant coffee, farina, tuna, and vegetable juice. All items will be awarded to a single vendor, and substitutions are not accepted. Delivery is required no later than April 15, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2026, with delivery by April 15, 2026 (specified date April 1, 2026).
- Set-Aside: Small Business (NAICS 311991, Size Standard: 500 Employees)
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 5, 2026, on www.sam.gov
- Quote Due: February 20, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time
- Anticipated Award: February 24, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to one responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors are Price and Past Performance, with Price being rated higher. Failure to deliver awarded items within established timeframes will be considered non-conformance and may lead to contract termination.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted via email to Tex-ProcurementProp-s@bop.gov. Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete their representations and certifications via www.sam.gov per FAR 52.212-3. Quotes must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Bidders must submit quotes for all items as a group and must be able to accept Government purchase cards for payment.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Galo Morlet, Supervisory Contract Specialist, at gmorlet@bop.gov or (903) 838-4587. Tanner Henson, Contract Specialist, can also be reached at thenson@bop.gov.