FY26 3rd QTR Subsistence (FCC Pollock)
Overview
Buyer
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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 Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FCC Pollock, is seeking quotes for FY26 3rd Quarter Subsistence (food items) under RFQ 15B51926Q00000005. This acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the weekly delivery of a comprehensive range of subsistence items, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, cereals, meats, vegetables, fruits, sauces, spices, and baked goods. Deliveries will be Freight on Board (FOB) to FCC Pollock, LA, with quantities subject to weekly adjustments based on inmate population. This requirement is for commercial products/services.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (for awards over $15,000) or FFP Government Purchase Card transaction (for awards under $15,000).
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: FCC Pollock, 1000 Air Base Road, Pollock, LA 71467.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Nicasio Garcia at ngarcia@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
- Evaluation Factors: Awards will be made on a line-item basis to the responsible quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price
- Past Performance: Demonstrated consistent record of on-time deliveries and accurate/complete orders.
- Technical
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. All future information, including amendments and awards, will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for updates.