FMC CARSWELL 3rd Qtr. FY26 National Menu

SOL #: 15B50526Q00000007Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
FMC CARSWELL
FORT WORTH, TX, 76127, United States

Place of Performance

Naval Air Station JRB, TX

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

Food, Oils And Fats (8945)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 10, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 8, 2026

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.

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