FCI TEXARKANA - MEATS - 3rd Qtr FY2026
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 (BOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Texarkana, Texas, intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract for Meat items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This solicitation, identified as 15B51526Q00000013, seeks to procure various meat products to support the institution's needs. The opportunity is open to all responsible vendors, with quotes due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of specific meat items, including:
- Chicken Leg Quarters: Raw, whole, ready-to-cook, frozen, U.S. Grade A broiler leg quarters (16oz to 18oz), with split delivery required for Item 0001.
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken: Raw, white meat (tender or breast), frozen, U.S. Grade A quality, free of cartilage and fat.
- Ground Beef Patties: 4oz to 5oz, 20-40 lb cases, 80% Lean, frozen, round, with paper separation, meeting specific fat content and labeling.
- Beef Roast: Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), or Boneless, frozen, 12-28 lb, requiring specific IMPS and average roast weight quotes. Substitutions will not be accepted. Delivery is FOB Destination.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: 3rd Quarter FY2026. Awarded items must be delivered no later than April 15, 2026, to avoid cancellation.
- Award Structure: Items will be awarded in groups to one or more offerors whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. Consideration will be given to vendors bidding on all items in each group.
- NAICS Code: 311991 (All Other Food Manufacturing), with a size standard of 500 employees.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted; all responsible vendors are encouraged to submit proposals.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Availability: The solicitation (Standard Form 1449) was made available on or about February 6, 2026, on www.sam.gov.
- Quote Due Date: February 23, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Via e-mail to Tex-ProcurementProp-s@bop.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Past Performance, with Price rated higher than Past Performance.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3. Quotes must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Anticipated Award Date: February 24, 2026.
Important Notes
Failure to deliver within established timeframes will be considered non-conformance and may lead to termination or cancellation. Vendors must be able to accept Government purchase cards for payment. All future information and amendments will be distributed solely through www.sam.gov.