FY26 3RD QTR MEAT AWARDS
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 FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS, FCI ELKTON has issued an Award Notice for FY26 3RD QTR MEAT AWARDS, covering various meat and subsistence items. This acquisition was set-aside for Total Small Business concerns under NAICS code 311999. The award decision was based on a best value determination, primarily considering price per line item after a 'Go/No-Go' evaluation of past performance.
Scope of Awarded Items
This award covers a comprehensive range of food products for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, including:
- Meat Products: 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 items is $235,243.50.
- Subsistence Items: Beans, butter/margarine/oils, cereal, cheese, corn meal/starch/flour/dry milk, dressings, eggs, canned fruits, canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, pastry mixes, premade items, rice, soy/meat alternatives, spices, soup bases, tomato products, and bottled water.
Key Requirements for Awarded Items
- All products must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act and allergen labeling.
- Frozen items require delivery appointments.
- Product dating must be within 6 months of production upon delivery and usable within 12 months of receipt.
- No fried items are to be supplied; only ovenable products.
- Specific U.S. Grade, type, style, packaging, and weight requirements apply to each item.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Award Notice (for subsistence items)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS
- Delivery Dates: Awarded items must be delivered between April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026, unless otherwise agreed upon. Specific delivery dates for some meat items were noted earlier (e.g., 1/2 order before 1/7/26, remainder before 2/21/26).
Evaluation Factors
Award decisions were based on:
- Price: Best value determination based on the lowest price per line item.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a 'Go/No-Go' basis, considering timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. All awarded vendors received a 'Go' rating and were deemed responsible.
Additional Notes
Multiple awards were anticipated. Bidders for future opportunities should note the importance of quoting actual IMPS and average roast weight where applicable, including freight costs, and rounding bidded quantities to the closest case count. FCI Elkton local guidelines for deliveries must be reviewed.