FMC CARSWELL 3rd Qtr. FY26 National Menu
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FMC Carswell, is soliciting quotes for the 3rd Quarter FY26 National Menu, encompassing a wide range of food and beverage items, along with disposable food service supplies. This is a a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQ 15B50526Q00000007) seeks a comprehensive list of food and beverage items, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, flour, dairy products (including specific milk requirements), cereals, tofu, shortening, oils, margarine, dressings, sauces, spices, soups, meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish), canned fruits and vegetables, and baking mixes. Additionally, disposable food service items such as cups, trays, gloves, and trash bags are required. All items must adhere to USDA and FDA standards, with specific packaging and preparation methods detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
- Specific Exception: Milk (Item #0319 & #0320) requires weekly deliveries from April 5, 2026, to July 4, 2026.
- Delivery Location: FMC Carswell, 1200 Meandering Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Delivery is FOB Destination.
- Delivery Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM CST, excluding Federal holidays.
- Solicitation Number: 15B50526Q00000007
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Size Standard: $750 million)
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CT.
- Submission Requirements: 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.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Eliud Karua at ekarua@bop.gov or 817-782-4257.