FY26 4th QTR Meat and Subsistence
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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 Correctional Complex (FCC) Oakdale, Louisiana, is soliciting quotes for Meat and Subsistence related items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (15B51826Q00000017) requires the provision of a comprehensive list of food items, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, corn meal, flour, dairy products, shortening, oils, butter, dressings, sauces, spices, meats (beef, chicken, turkey, pork, fish), cheese, eggs, and bottled water. Each item has specific requirements regarding grade, type, packaging, and origin (e.g., "must be packed in United States, Canada or Mexico"). All items must meet provided specifications; substitutions, alternate items, or alternate packaging will not be considered. Deliveries are FOB Destination.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees
- Place of Performance: Federal Correctional Complex, Oakdale, Louisiana (Food Service Warehouse), 2105 East Whatley Rd, Oakdale, LA 71463. Deliveries accepted Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM CST
- Submission Method: Electronically via e-mail to bhornsby@bop.gov. Quotes must be typed on the attached specification sheet (BRQ, SF 1449 - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION). Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation form.
- Required Information: Quotes must include the Solicitation Number (15B51826Q00000017) and the Quoter’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) for SAM. Lack of SAM registration will make the contractor ineligible.
- Pricing: All pricing must be firm-fixed price, inclusive of all shipping and processing costs, and valid for 30 days beyond the anticipated award date.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on quotes most advantageous to the Government, evaluating specifications, past performance, and price. The Government reserves the right to award item-by-item or in aggregate.
Points of Contact
- General Questions: Blasia Hornaby (bhornsby@bop.gov)
- Specification/Delivery Questions:
- Jannisha Dumas, Food Service Administrator (jmdumas@bop.gov or 318-335-4070 Ext. 2360)
- Brandon Richardson, Assistant Food Service Administrator (b2richardson@bop.gov or 318-215-2840)
- Jeffrey Welch, Food Service Warehouse Worker Foreman (j5Welch@bop.gov)