(PRESOLICITATION) USMCFP SPRINGFIELD-3Q FY26 Food Requirements
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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, U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners (USMCFP) Springfield, MO, has issued a presolicitation for Quarterly Subsistence, Spices, Kosher, and Meat requirements for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The solicitation (15B41426Q00000003) is anticipated to be released on or after February 20, 2026, with quotations due around March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers a broad range of food items, including general national menu specifications, as well as highly specific religious diet items.
- General Food Items: Detailed specifications for beans, rice, pasta, dairy, meats, vegetables, and fruits, requiring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act and allergen labeling. Many items must be products of the United States or Canada.
- Halal Meals: Specifications for 12 types of Certified Halal meals and Halal bologna, requiring religious certification, specific ingredients (no pork, alcohol), packaging (non-metallic, microwave/oven safe), and marking with the Halal symbol. No substitutions are accepted.
- Kosher Meals: Detailed specifications for various Kosher meals, requiring certification by an accepted Orthodox Kosher agency (with a recent letter of certification), specific ingredients (no alcohol, emulsifiers), and marking with the Kosher symbol. No substitutions are accepted.
All items must meet precise quality, quantity, packaging, and delivery standards. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation 15B4146Q00000003 to follow)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Place of Performance: U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, 1900 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, Missouri, 65807
- Estimated Delivery Date: On or about April 1, 2026
Evaluation and Award
Award will be made to the responsible contractor(s) whose offer is considered most advantageous to the Government based on price-related factors and past performance, per FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards.
Key Dates & Submission
- Solicitation Availability: On or about/after February 20, 2026, exclusively on sam.gov.
- Anticipated Quotation Cutoff: On or about March 6, 2026.
- SAM Registration: Required prior to award.
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for awards >= $15,000; Government Purchase Card (GPC) for awards < $15,000.
Contact Information
For all information, contact Bradley Buchanan, Procurement & Property Specialist, at bbuchanan1@bop.gov or (417)862-7041.