FMC Carswell 4th QTR FY 26 Certified (Kosher) Menu
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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, FMC Carswell is soliciting quotes for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to provide 4th Quarter FY26 Certified (Kosher) Menu items. This opportunity is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. The procurement includes specific quantities of Kosher Peanut Butter and Kosher Tartar Sauce. Quotes are due May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply certified Kosher Parve food items for FMC Carswell. Key items include:
- Item 0173: 20,000 packets of Kosher Peanut Butter (2-ounce, regular, stabilized, non-fortified).
- Item 0177: 15,000 packets of Kosher Tartar Sauce (9 Gram, individual packet). All products must meet National Menu specifications, have a legible expiration date at least 6 months past delivery, be free of dents, and have the kosher certification hechsher marked on each individual package. Deliveries must strictly follow BOP Religious Diet Specifications. Contractors must obtain a copy of these specifications prior to quoting.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: FMC Carswell, 1200 Meandering Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114.
- Delivery: Between July 1, 2026, and July 17, 2026, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM CST. Deliveries must be palletized unless otherwise agreed, and adhere to specific temperature and vehicle weight limits (e.g., non-frozen perishables 34-40°F, delivery vehicles not exceeding Gross 49000lbs-Tandem Axle 32000 Lbs.).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Via email ONLY to ekarua@bop.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Price, past performance, and conformity to applicable and requested specifications. These three factors are equally important.
- Instructions: Offerors must be registered and active on SAM.gov. Quotes must use the attached solicitation document, complete sections 17(a) and 30 (a & b), and use the specified email subject line format: "Name of Contractor - Solicitation No. 15B50526Q00000008 – FMC Carswell 4th QTR FY26 Certified Menu". Quotes may be submitted up to four decimal places.
Additional Notes
Items will be awarded individually, and more than one item may be awarded to a single offeror. Payments will be made upon complete delivery and acceptance. Invoices are to be sent electronically to CRW-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov. Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused or must be picked up at the vendor's expense within two weeks if conditionally received and found noncompliant.