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

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FMC Carswell, is soliciting proposals for the 3rd Quarter FY26 National Menu, encompassing a wide range of food and disposable service items. This Firm Fixed Price solicitation is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Proposals are due by February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.

Scope of Work

This solicitation (RFQ 15B50526Q00000007) requires the provision of a comprehensive list of food and beverage items, along with disposable food service supplies, for FMC Carswell. Key deliverables include:

  • Food Items: Various beans, rice, pasta, flour, dairy products (including milk with specific pasteurization and fat content requirements), cereals, tofu, shortening, oils, margarine, dressings, sauces, spices, soup bases, meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish), and canned fruits and vegetables.
  • Other Supplies: 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 & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
  • Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026, for most items.
  • Milk Delivery Exception: Weekly deliveries for Item #0319 & #0320 (Milk) are required from April 5, 2026, to July 4, 2026.
  • Set-Aside: 100% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns.
  • NAICS Code: 311999, with a size standard of $750 million.
  • Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must submit proposals by the stated deadline. 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 are not explicitly detailed but standard submission instructions apply.

Additional Notes

  • Delivery: FOB Destination to 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.
  • Amendment: 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.
  • Contact: Eliud Karua at ekarua@bop.gov or 817-782-4257.

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