Fresh Produce
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), FCC Beaumont is soliciting quotes for Fresh Produce for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, Part 2. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed Price contract. The opportunity is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Quotes are due by May 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of various fresh produce items, including Bananas, Carrots, Celery, Cilantro, Coleslaw Mix, Shredded Lettuce, Salad Mix, Onions, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Russet Potatoes, Honey Dew Melons, and Cantaloupes. Bidders must adhere to detailed National Menu Specifications regarding size, grade, condition, packaging, and origin for each item. Weekly deliveries are required and must be coordinated with the Food Service Administrator, Rene Guerra.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, awarded via Government Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: May 18, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Beaumont, 5980 Knauth Road, Beaumont, TX 77705.
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS Code: 424480 (Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers), with a size standard of 500 employees.
- Award Type: "ALL OR NONE/SINGLE AWARD," meaning bidders must be able to supply all specified items to be considered.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission: Bidders must submit quotes using Standard Form 1449 and the National Menu Specifications Quote Sheets. Pricing, item descriptions, and case counts must be typed only on the quote sheets.
- Due Date: May 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT.
- Submission Method: Email to dtydlacka@bop.gov and cvalderas@bop.gov, or via mail (USPS/FedEx/other carrier). Faxed quotations and photocopies are not accepted.
- Eligibility: All potential quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their quotes.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Lowest Price (Technically Acceptable) and Past Performance.
- Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to dtydlacka@bop.gov and cvalderas@bop.gov.
Important Notes
Failure to complete SAM registration may result in elimination from award consideration. Discussing quote preparation with Government technical personnel may result in non-consideration of the quote. Failure to deliver awarded products may result in being determined a non-responsible contractor.