FCI Texarkana - Meats 4th Qtr FY2026

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Texarkana, for the procurement of various food items, specifically meats and cheese, for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation number is 15B51526Q00000015.

The solicitation details specific food items to be procured, including:

• Chicken Leg Quarters (Item 0001)
• Turkey, Boneless, Roast (Item 0002)
• Ground Beef (Item 0003)
• Pork Roast, Pork Shoulder (Item 0004)
• Beef Roast (Item 0005)
• Cheddar Cheese (Item 0006)

Detailed specifications for each item are provided, including weight ranges, preparation requirements, packaging, and quality standards. Specific delivery dates are also outlined, with a critical deadline of July 15, 2026, for items under $15,000 to avoid cancellation. Items are to be awarded in groups to one or more vendors.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery dates range from July 1, 2026, through August 22, 2026, depending on the item.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but awards for items under $15,000 will be paid via Government Purchase Card.

• Offer Due Date: May 21, 2026, at 15:00 CT.

• Submission Instructions: Offers are to be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Key information required includes solicitation number, time specified for receipt of offers, offeror's name/address/telephone, technical description of items, warranty terms, price, discount terms, and representations/certifications.

• Evaluation Criteria: The solicitation states that award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Specific evaluation factors are to be inserted by the Contracting Officer but will include technical capability, price, and past performance.

• NAICS Code: 311991 (Other Food Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 500 Employees.

• Set-Aside: The solicitation indicates it is an "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" acquisition, with checkboxes for Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The specific set-aside status is not definitively indicated on the first page but is a consideration.

• The document includes numerous FAR clauses and addenda related to contract terms, conditions, representations, and certifications, covering areas such as system for award management, privacy, security, and Buy American provisions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "MEATS - 4th Qtr FY2026" from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Texarkana. The government is procuring various meat products.

• Chicken Leg Quarters (40,000 lbs total, split delivery)
• Turkey, Boneless, Roast (10,000 lbs)
• Ground Beef (10,000 lbs)
• Pork Roast, Pork Shoulder (5,000 lbs)
• Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (5,000 lbs)
• Cheddar Cheese (2,500 EA)

Specific requirements include:

• Chicken Leg Quarters: 16oz to 18oz, split delivery dates (July 1-10, 2026 and August 17-22, 2026), "under religious exemption" products will be refused.

• Turkey: U.S. Grade A, boneless, natural, all-natural, netted, roasting pack or other appropriate packaging.

• Ground Beef: 80% Lean, IMPS 136, 10lb rolls, 4 per case. Must be 6 months or younger upon delivery. No organ or tongue meat. "Under religious exemption" products will be refused.

• Pork Roast: IMPS 406A, Frozen, 4 to 10 lb weight range.

• Beef Roast: IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180, Frozen, 12 to 28 lb weight range.

• Cheddar Cheese: U.S. Grade AA or A, Type I, shredded size 1, 2, or 3. Must meet specific moisture and milk fat content requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Primarily covers 4th Quarter FY2026, with specific delivery dates mentioned for chicken.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but items are awarded in groups to one or more vendors.

• Offer Due Date: 05/21/2026 at 15:00 CT.

• Evaluation: The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation). Specific evaluation factors are to be inserted by the Contracting Officer but will include price and past performance.

• Submission: Offers to be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified.

• NAICS Code: 311991 (Other Food Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 500 Employees

• The solicitation is marked as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" with no specific set-aside indicated in the provided fields.

• Items 1 and 2 will be awarded as a group to one vendor.

• Items 3 through 5 will be awarded as a group to one vendor.

• Item 6 will be awarded individually.

• Awards under $15,000 will be paid via Government Purchase Card.

• It is vital that items are delivered no later than July 15, 2026, to avoid cancellation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Meats items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 at the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas. It contains all necessary information for submitting a quote for evaluation.

• Bidders must comply with the specifications detailed in the solicitation.

• Substitutions for awarded items will not be accepted.

• Offerors must be able to accept Government purchase cards for payment.

• The period of performance is the 4th Quarter of FY2026.

• Award will be made to one or more vendors.

• Award consideration will be given to vendors who bid on all items in each group.

• Quotes must be received by May 21, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time.

• Submission is via email to Tex-ProcurementpProp-s@bop.gov.

• Evaluation factors include Price and Past Performance, with Price being rated higher.

• Failure to deliver awarded items within established timeframes will be considered non-conformance.

• All potential offerors and quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission.

• Offerors must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in their quotes.

• Standard Form 1449 is required.

• Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services are included.

• For questions, contact Galo Morlet (Supervisory Contract Specialist) at 903-838-4587 or gmorlet@bop.gov, or Tanner Henson (Contract Specialist) at thenson@bop.gov.