FTC-OKL-FY26 3RD QTR. DAIRY, MEATS, GENERAL SUBSISTENCE AND KOSHER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Transfer Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is soliciting quotes for Dairy, Meats, General Subsistence, and Kosher items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price, with deliveries required between April 1, 2026, and April 30, 2026. Quotes are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of a wide range of food items, including dairy, meats, general subsistence goods, and kosher products. The detailed specifications for 77 line items are provided in the attached Excel sheet, covering various food categories, preparation forms, quantities, and units of measure. All items must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including allergen labeling. Specific Kosher Parve or Halal certifications are required for certain items, with corresponding hechsher or symbol markings on packaging.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 311999, size standard 500 employees)
- Delivery Period: April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Federal Transfer Center, 7410 S. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169
- FOB Destination: Yes
- Payment: Government Purchase Card for awards at or below $15,000.00; Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for awards over $15,000.00.
- Funds Availability: Obligation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Release: Available on or about February 27, 2026, on SAM.gov.
- Quote Due Date: March 13, 2026, by 3:00 PM Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to kdoyal@bop.gov. Offers must be submitted in the attached Excel format, along with a completed cover sheet including vendor name, UEI, contact, phone, and fax.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation based on price. Past performance will be considered approximately equal in value to price; poor past performance may result in a vendor being considered non-responsible.
- Anticipated Award Date: March 20, 2026.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with complete representations and certifications. Faith-based and Community-based organizations are eligible.
Key Requirements
- Delivery: Strictly enforced schedules, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (excluding federal holidays). Deliveries must be palletized. The delivery vehicle deck must be suitable for offloading onto a 4-foot elevated dock.
- Product Quality: Items must meet specified requirements. Non-conformance, including issues found during inspection (which may involve thawing/cooking), will result in cancellation. Unacceptable items must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks.
- Temperature Control: Non-frozen, perishable foods must be 34-40°F. Frozen foods must be 0°F or below. Products showing signs of prior thawing will be refused.
- Compliance: All items must comply with federal, state, and local regulations. No specification substitutions are allowed.