FY26 2ND QTR MEAT AWARDS
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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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 Correctional Institution (FCI) Elkton, under the Bureau of Prisons, has announced multiple awards for its Fiscal Year 2026, 3rd Quarter Subsistence Requirement. These awards, made under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, cover a comprehensive range of food products. The best value determination was based on price per line item, following a successful past performance evaluation.
Scope of Awards
The awards encompass a broad spectrum of subsistence items for Q3 FY2026, including:
- General Provisions: Beans, butter/margarine/oils, cereal, cheese, corn meal/starch/flour/dry milk, dressings, eggs, canned fruits, canned and frozen vegetables, pastry mixes, premade items, rice, soy/meat alternatives, spices, soup bases, tomato products, and bottled water.
- Meat Products (Q2 FY2026): Beef (ground, patties, roasts, frankfurters), chicken (leg quarters, filets, boneless/skinless breast), fish (breaded fillets), pork (Italian sausage, roast), and turkey (boneless/skinless breast). The estimated value for these meat products was $235,243.50.
All awarded items require strict adherence to specific U.S. Grade, type, style, packaging, weight, and agricultural practice requirements. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act and allergen labeling, is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees)
- Place of Performance: Lisbon, OH
- Q3 Delivery Dates: Awarded items must be delivered between April 6, 2026, and May 29, 2026, unless otherwise agreed upon.
- Product Dating: Products must be received within 6 months of the production date, with a sell-by or best-by/freeze-by date, and usable within 12 months of receipt.
Evaluation & Award Process
The acquisition was set aside for small business concerns, and all vendors were verified as small businesses. Evaluation factors included Price and Past Performance. Past performance was assessed on a Go/No-Go basis, considering timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. All vendors received a "Go" rating and were deemed responsible. The best value determination was based on the lowest price per line item, leading to multiple awards.
Key Requirements for Awarded Vendors
- Bidders were required to quote actual IMPS and average roast weight where applicable and note any necessary freight costs.
- Round bidded quantities to the closest case count.
- Delivery appointments with Food Service Warehouse staff are required for frozen items. Frozen items will be rejected if "use by" dates have passed, expired, or show evidence of temperature abuse.
- Awarded vendors must review FCI Elkton Local Guidelines prior to delivery.
Contact Information
For further details, contact Zach Bowers at zbowers@bop.gov or 330-420-6460.