FMC CARSWELL 3rd Qtr. FY26 National Menu
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FMC Carswell, is soliciting quotes for the 3rd Quarter FY26 National Menu, encompassing a comprehensive range of food and related supplies. This 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 Request for Quote (RFQ) details the procurement of a wide variety of food items and disposable food service supplies. Key requirements include:
- Food Items: Various beans, rice, multiple pasta varieties, flour, dairy products (including specific milk requirements updated to Pasteurized, Dairy, 2% No flavor), 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, sandwich bags.
- Baking & Bread: Cornbread/pancake mixes, gluten-free bread.
- Standards: Adherence to USDA and FDA standards, specific packaging, and preparation methods.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
- Specific Exception: Milk (Item #0319 & #0320) will have weekly deliveries from April 5, 2026, to July 4, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Destination.
- 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.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: 15B50526Q00000007.
- Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS Code: 311999, with a size standard of $750 million.
- 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 are not explicitly detailed 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 (P0001) and the amendment for full details. Contact: Eliud Karua at ekarua@bop.gov or 817-782-4257.