FMC CARSWELL 3rd Qtr. FY26 National Menu
Overview
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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 Bureau of Prisons, FMC Carswell is soliciting proposals for the 3rd Quarter FY26 National Menu, seeking a wide range of food and beverage items. This opportunity is 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 Request for Quote (RFQ) requires the provision of a comprehensive list of food and beverage items, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, flour, dairy products (milk, nonfat dry milk), cereals, tofu, shortening, oils, margarine, dressings, sauces, spices, soups, and meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish). The solicitation also includes canned fruits and vegetables, disposable food service items (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 preparation methods detailed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Most items are required from April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Milk (Item #0319 & #0320) will have weekly deliveries from April 5, 2026, to July 4, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to FMC Carswell, 1200 Meandering Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM CST, excluding Federal holidays.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CT.
- Solicitation Number: 15B50526Q00000007.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns.
- NAICS Code: 311999, with a size standard of $750 million.
- The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4. Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24 of the solicitation form.
Key Changes
An amendment updated the specifications for Item No. 0320 (Milk) to require "Pasteurized, Dairy, Milk Pasteurized, from Nonfat, skim to 2% No flavor" and extended the offer due date from February 24, 2026, to February 26, 2026.