FMC CARSWELL 3rd Qtr. FY26 National Menu

SOL #: 15B50526Q00000007Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
FMC CARSWELL
FORT WORTH, TX, 76127, United States

Place of Performance

Naval Air Station JRB, TX

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

Food, Oils And Fats (8945)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 10, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 8, 2026

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

This is an Award Notice for the FMC Carswell 3rd Quarter FY26 National Menu contract, previously solicited under RFQ 15B50526Q00000007. The contract is for the provision of a comprehensive range of food and beverage items, along with disposable food service supplies, for FMC Carswell in Fort Worth, TX. This opportunity was 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The original offer due date was February 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

The awarded contract covers the supply of a wide variety of 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, and meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish). It also includes canned fruits and vegetables, disposable food service items (cups, trays, gloves, trash bags, sandwich bags), baking mixes, gluten-free bread, and paper bags. Specific requirements include adherence to USDA and FDA standards, particular packaging, and preparation methods. An amendment updated the specification for Item No. 0320 (milk) to "Pasteurized, Dairy, Milk Pasteurized required, from Nonfat, skim to 2% No flavor."

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Weekly milk deliveries (Item #0319 & #0320) are from April 5, 2026, to July 4, 2026.
  • Delivery: FOB Destination to FMC Carswell, 1200 Meandering Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Deliveries are Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM CST, excluding Federal holidays.

Set-Aside & Eligibility

  • Set-Aside: 100% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
  • NAICS Code: 311999, with a size standard of $750 million.

Key Dates

  • Original Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
  • Opportunity Published Date: April 8, 2026.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to the original solicitation, the primary contact was Eliud Karua at ekarua@bop.gov or 817-782-4257.

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