FY 2026 Q2 Assorted Food Items Part 3

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document details specifications for various food items, including meats, poultry, fish, pork, turkey, canned goods, dry goods, and pastries. It serves as a detailed product specification list for potential bidders to understand the exact requirements for each item.

• Meats (Frozen & Prepared): Specifications for pizza, breakfast pastries, French fries, chicken (thighs, filets, ground), beef (ground patties, roasts, ground), fish (breaded cod), pork (roast, Italian sausage, spare ribs), and turkey (breast, ground).
• Canned Goods: Requirements for canned vegetables (beans, carrots, corn, mixed vegetables) and fruits (pear sauce, applesauce).
• Dry Goods: Specifications for dry beans (black, kidney/red, black-eyed peas, pinto), rice, and pasta (lasagna, macaroni).
• Cereal: Hominy grits specifications.
• Jelly, Sugars, Syrup: Table syrup requirements.
• Pastries: Assorted desserts and breakfast cakes.
• Miscellaneous: Hinged trays and frozen egg patties.
• Alternate Meals: Specifications for "Lockdown Meals" including bread, meat, peanut butter, jelly, condiments, snack, and drink mix.

For each item, specific details are provided regarding type, form, preparation, quality grades (e.g., U.S. Grade A), fat content, packaging, weight, and quantity required. Compliance with USDA and FDA standards is frequently referenced.

This document is crucial for bidders as it outlines the precise product specifications, quantities, and quality standards for a wide range of food items. Bidders must carefully review these specifications to ensure their offerings meet all requirements before submitting a quote or proposal. The document details critical attributes such as fat content, size, form, packaging, and freshness/frozen state, which will directly impact product suitability and bid competitiveness.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document details specifications for various food items, including meats, poultry, fish, canned goods, dry goods, pastries, and miscellaneous items. It serves as a detailed product list for potential procurement.

• Meats & Poultry: Specifications for frozen and raw chicken, beef, pork, and turkey, including ground, patties, roasts, and specific cuts. Details include fat content, preparation methods (e.g., breaded, unbreaded), packaging, and USDA grading.
• Fish: Requirements for breaded cod or other fish fillets, specifying portion size, composition, and coating.
• Frozen & Premade Items: Includes pizzas, breakfast pastries, French fries, biscuits, and egg patties with specific size, preparation, and packaging requirements.
• Canned Goods: Specifications for canned vegetables (beans, carrots, corn, mixed vegetables) and fruits (pear sauce, applesauce), including can size, drain weight, and origin.
• Dry Goods: Requirements for dry beans (black, kidney, pinto, black-eyed peas), rice, and pasta (lasagna, macaroni), specifying grade, packaging, and form.
• Cereal & Syrups: Details for hominy grits and table syrup, including flavor, sweetness, and packaging.
• Miscellaneous: Specifications for items like hinged trays.
• Quantities: Estimated quantities are provided for each item.

This document outlines the specific product requirements, quality standards, and estimated quantities for a potential food supply contract. Bidders must review these detailed specifications to determine their ability to meet the requirements and to prepare accurate quotes or proposals. Key details include product type, preparation, packaging, grading, and quantity, which are essential for bidding.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Beaumont, for the acquisition of Assorted Food Items. The package contains all necessary information for submitting a request for quote for evaluation.

• The primary submission requirement is the Standard Form 1449 and the National/Kosher Menu Specifications Quote Sheets.

• All bid pricing, item descriptions, and case counts are to be placed ONLY on the quote sheets, not on the Standard Form 1449.

• Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their quotes. Failure to register may result in elimination from award consideration.

• A sample of the food product may be requested prior to award.

• Awards will be processed via Government Purchase Order.

• Payment will be through applicable net terms.

• Delivery of awarded items can begin as early as March 9, 2026.

• Quotations are due by March 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST.

• Submission methods include:

  • U.S. Postal Service to P.O. Box 26015, Beaumont, Texas 77720-6015.
  • FEDEX or other carrier to 5980 Knauth Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
  • Email to dtydlacka@bop.gov and cvalderas@bop.gov.

• Faxed quotations and photocopies will not be accepted.

• Hand-carried quotes accepted at the Procurement and Property Department, Central Administration Building, 5430 Knauth Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.

• Quotes received after the deadline will be handled per FAR 52.212-1(f).

• All communications, including technical questions, must be in writing to the Contracting Officer. Questions will not be answered by telephone or in person.

• Prospective quoters are cautioned against discussing quote preparation with Government technical personnel.

• Not explicitly stated, but FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms - Commercial Items is included, suggesting commercial item procurement.

• The solicitation includes FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms - Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Assorted Food Items Part 3" for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• The specific food items required are detailed on an attached "National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet." Bidders must place their proposed pricing on this sheet.

• The solicitation references the "Assorted Food Items Pt. 3" for the 2nd Quarter FY 2026.

• The period of performance is from March 9, 2026, to March 31, 2026.

• The delivery address is Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Beaumont, 5980 Knauth Road, Beaumont, TX 77705.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The offer due date is March 6, 2026, at 09:00 CT.

• The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price (Technically Acceptable) and Past Performance.

• This acquisition is 100.00% set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 311999, with a size standard of 700 employees.

• Offerors are instructed to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), small business concerns, and contractor privacy requirements. Full text of these clauses can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.