FMC CARSWELL 3rd Qtr. FY26 National Menu
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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 Department of Justice, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FMC Carswell has issued Solicitation 15B50526Q00000007 for the 3rd Quarter FY26 National Menu. This Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a wide variety of food, beverage, and disposable food service items. This acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of a comprehensive list of food and beverage items, along with disposable food service supplies, for FMC Carswell. Key items include:
- Food: Various beans, rice, pasta, flour, dairy products (including 2% pasteurized milk, updated from nonfat/skim), cereals, tofu, shortening, oils, margarine, dressings, sauces, spices, soups, meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish), and canned fruits and vegetables.
- Supplies: Disposable food service items such as cups, trays, gloves, trash bags, sandwich bags, baking mixes (cornbread, pancake), gluten-free bread, and paper bags. All items must adhere to USDA and FDA standards, with specific packaging and, in some cases, particular preparation methods or ingredients.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Most items are required from April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Specific weekly deliveries for milk (Item #0319 & #0320) are scheduled 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.
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS Code: 311999.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
- Solicitation Number: 15B50526Q00000007.
- Instructions: The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4. Bidders are instructed to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24 of the solicitation form.
- Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided summaries, but standard submission instructions apply.
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 latest solicitation document for full details.