FMC CARSWELL 3rd Qtr. FY26 National Menu
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
FMC Carswell, under the Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons (Department of Justice), is soliciting quotes for its 3rd Quarter FY26 National Menu, encompassing a wide range of food and beverage items. This acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. The offer due date is February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQ 15B50526Q00000007) details the procurement of a comprehensive list of food and beverage items, along with disposable food service supplies. Key requirements include:
- Food Items: Various beans, rice, pasta, flour, dairy products (milk, nonfat dry milk), cereals, tofu, shortening, oils, margarine, dressings, sauces, spices, bouillon bases, meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish), and canned fruits/vegetables.
- Disposable Supplies: Cups, trays, gloves, trash bags, and sandwich bags.
- Specifics: Adherence to USDA and FDA standards, specific packaging, and in some cases, particular preparation methods or ingredients. Notably, Item No. 0320 (Milk) requires Pasteurized, Dairy, Milk Pasteurized, from 2% No flavor.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026. An exception is made for Milk (Item #0319 & #0320), which requires weekly deliveries from April 5, 2026, to July 4, 2026.
- Delivery Location: FMC Carswell, 1200 Meandering Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114.
- Delivery Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM CST, excluding Federal holidays. Delivery is FOB Destination.
- NAICS Code: 311999, with a size standard of $750 million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
- Solicitation Number: 15B50526Q00000007.
- Instructions: Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24 of the solicitation form. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.
- Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided summaries, but standard submission instructions apply.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns.
Additional Notes
An amendment updated the specification for Item No. 0320 (Milk) to "Pasteurized, Dairy, Milk Pasteurized required, from Nonfat, skim to 2% No flavor" and extended the offer due date. Bidders should review the updated requirements.