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
The Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FMC Carswell, is soliciting quotes for the 3rd Quarter FY26 National Menu. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a wide variety of food and beverage items, as well as disposable food service supplies. This opportunity is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time (CT).
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of numerous food items, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, flour, dairy products (milk, nonfat dry milk), cereals, tofu, shortening, oils, margarine, dressings, sauces, spices, soups, meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish), canned fruits and vegetables, and disposable food service items (cups, trays, gloves, trash bags, sandwich bags). An amendment specifically changed Item No. 0320 for milk from nonfat/skim to 2% no flavor, pasteurized dairy milk. All items must adhere to BOP Religious Diet Specifications, USDA, and FDA standards. Deliveries must be palletized, meet specific temperature requirements for perishable goods, and be dated. Delivery vehicles have weight restrictions (Gross 49000lbs, Tandem Axle 32000 Lbs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Milk (Item #0319 & #0320) will have weekly deliveries from April 5, 2026, to July 4, 2026.
- Delivery Location: FMC Carswell, Food Service Department, 1200 Meandering Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114.
- Delivery Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM CST, excluding Federal holidays.
- Quote Due: February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CT
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 700 employees.
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors are Price and Past Performance, with Past Performance significantly more important than Price. Quotes will be accepted up to 4 decimal places. Items will be awarded individually, and multiple items may be awarded to a single offeror.
Submission Instructions
Quotes must be submitted via email ONLY to ekarua@bop.gov by the deadline. The subject line must be formatted as: "Name of Contractor - Solicitation No. 15B50526Q00000007 – FMC Carswell 3rd QTR FY26 National Menu". Offerors must use the attached solicitation document for submission. Invoices are to be sent electronically to CRW-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.