FMC Carswell - Q1 FY 26 - National Menu.xlsx
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- FMC Carswell 1ST Quarter FY26 - National Menu
- Solicitation number
- 15B50526Q00000002
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Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons
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This document is a National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Carswell in Texas for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation covers a comprehensive list of food and grocery items, including various pasta types, rice, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and condiments, with specific detailed requirements for each item. The procurement involves approximately 29 line items with precise specifications, such as packaging requirements, grade standards, and origin restrictions (many items must be from the United States or Canada).
The related federal contract opportunity indicates the contract was awarded to J & B SALES, INC for $38,394.00 on September 16, 2025, under solicitation number 15B50526Q00000002. The procurement is managed by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons. The quote sheet provides unit pricing for each item, with total extended prices ranging from $203.04 to $21,920.00, covering food products that will be delivered to the FMC Carswell facility. Detailed specifications include nutritional standards, packaging requirements, allergen labeling compliance, and specific product characteristics for each food item.
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Specifications
| Institution: | Fiscal Year: | Quarter: | |||
| FMC Carswell, TX | 2026 | 1st | |||
| The delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of the supplies in the commercial marketplace. Delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder. When a known allergen is included in the item(s), the item(s) must comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the FD&C Act. Major allergens identified in the FD&C Act include: wheat, fish, milk, soy, tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, shellfish, and sesame or those in effect on the date of the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance. | |||||
| Unit of | Units to | Price Per | |||
| Number | Item Description | Issue | Order | Unit | Total |
| 273 | Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light ***50 lb bags only*** | LB | 10,000 | $ 0.5000 | $ 5,000.00 |
| 229 | Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type I, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. | LB | 2,400 | $ 0.4800 | $ 1,152.00 |
| 230 | Pasta, Macaroni, Rotini Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type V, Style A, B, C, or D). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. | LB | 2,000 | $ 0.5100 | $ 1,020.00 |
| 231 | Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type VI, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. | LB | 4,000 | $ 0.4800 | $ 1,920.00 |
| 232 | Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type XIII, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. | LB | 1,500 | $ 0.5100 | $ 765.00 |
| 274 | Hummus, Prepared. Made from cooked mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini (tehena), oil, citrus juice, salt and garlic. ***Individual- 3 oz cups/pouces only***. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients. | EA | 15,000 | $ 0.4020 | $ 6,030.00 |
| 275 | Shortening, Liquid (deep-fry cooking) (CID A-A 20100D, Type III). The liquid shortening (deep-fry cooking) must be prepared from deodorized vegetable fats and oils, which include, but are not limited to, palm oil, palm kernel oil, canola oil, or a combination of these oils. The liquid shortening (deep-fry cooking) must contain antifoaming agents and may contain antioxidants. Smoke point meets or exceeds 425 degrees F. 5-Gallon Container or 35 lb container(4.55 gallon) Note package size provided on bid. | CT | 240 | $ 29.1500 | $ 6,996.00 |
| 250 | Oils, Salad, Vegetable, Canola (rapeseed), Corn, Cottonseed, Olive (refined), Peanut, Safflower, Soybean, Sesame, Sunflower, or any other vegetable oils or combinations of these oils. (CID A-A-20091E, Type II, Style 1, Saturated fat level a, Agricultral practice (i)). Gallons, Half Gallons, 5 Gallon Containers, or 35 lb Containers. Note size of container and case size on bid. | CT | 144 | $ 27.9500 | $ 4,024.80 |
| 195 | Margarine, Reddies, All Vegetable. 90 patties per lb on paper chips, 12 lbs per case. Margarine shall comply with all applicable Federal regulations including those contained in the Food And Drug Standard of Identity for Margarine (21 CFR Part 166) and must conform to USDA Specifications for Vegetable Oil Margarine. Margarine shall be made from one or more of the following vegetable oils: canola, safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, or peanut oil. Margarine contains not less than 80% fat. | CS | 100 | $ 33.3800 | $ 3,338.00 |
| 199 | Dressing, Salad, Pourable, Regular, Lite or Light, Reduced Fat, or Fat Free, Any Flavor, Any Style. (CID A-A-20162B, Type I, II, III, or IV, Any Class, Any Style). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Note Type, Class, and Style on bid if not specified. | CS | 80 | $ 13.9500 | $ 1,116.00 |
| 276 | Vinegar, Cider or Distilled, 50 Grain Strength, 4/1 Gallon containers per case. | CS | 40 | $ 13.1500 | $ 526.00 |
| 248 | Sugar, White (Refined), Powdered or Confectioners (CID A-A-20135E, Type I, Style C) | LB | 2,500 | $ 0.6500 | $ 1,625.00 |
| 277 | Sugar, White (Refined), Granulated (fine, extra fine, or superfine) (CID A-A-20135E, Type I, Style A or B). | LB | 2,500 | $ 0.6600 | $ 1,650.00 |
| 278 | Syrup, Table, Regular only, Any flavor (CID A-A-20124E, Type V, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E.) Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case. State flavor on bid. | CS | 60 | $ 12.4100 | $ 744.60 |
| 268 | Tortilla Chips, Corn, Round or Triangular, Enriched, Shelf Stable, Table Ready (CID A-A-20143B, Type II, Style A, Enrichment type I). Bulk packaged. | LB | 144 | $ 1.4100 | $ 203.04 |
| 263 | Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). U.S. Grade A-C, Average drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can/pouch. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. | CS | 336 | $ 22.3900 | $ 7,523.04 |
| 258 | Tomato, Paste, as defined in the standard of identity for tomato paste (21 CFR 155.191). Natural Tomato Soluble Solids ranging from extra heavy to medium concentration (28 to 39.3%). U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. | CS | 112 | $ 28.9500 | $ 3,242.40 |
| 279 | Tomatoes, Crushed, Peeled, Tomato Soluble Solids (TSS) 12% or Greater; U.S. Grade A and B, Color, Flavor, Odor to be equivalent to Grade A for Tomato Puree; Minimum Drain Weight 63.5 oz., Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.5168, 6/#10 Cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. | CS | 112 | $ 23.0500 | $ 2,581.60 |
| 225 | Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Tye, Good to reasonably good character (A or B), Minimum drain weight 59 oz. U.S. Grade A-C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.120. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. ***6/#10 cans only*** | CS | 336 | $ 21.5500 | $ 7,240.80 |
| 196 | Vegetable, Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Julienne, French Style, or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. ***6/#10 cans only*** | CS | 280 | $ 24.9900 | $ 6,997.20 |
| 247 | Vegetable, Peas, Sweet, Canned. U.S. Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.170. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. ***6/#10 cans only*** | CS | 280 | $ 21.4400 | $ 6,003.20 |
| 254 | Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf or Sliced, Chopped, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, ***6/#10 cans only*** | CS | 448 | $ 35.1500 | $ 15,747.20 |
| 282 | Sauce, Soy, Fermented or Fermented, Reduced Sodium. (CID A-A-20087D, Type I or IV), 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case | CS | 60 | $ 13.8500 | $ 831.00 |
| 283 | Juice, Lemon, Reconstituted, must comply with 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 146.114. (CID A-A-20144C, Type I, Style A, Package type 1 - Plastic bottle, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). Note package size on bid. | QT | 144 | $ 2.4900 | $ 358.56 |
| 227 | Juice, Lime, Reconstituted, (CID A-A-20144C, Type II, Style A, Package type 1 - Plastic bottle, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). ***Quart sized bottles only***. | QT | 112 | $ 2.5100 | $ 281.12 |
| 177 | Meats, Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen. Ground Beef shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags. No open bags, opaque or colored bags. Note weight of packaging and case size on bid. | LB | 5,000 | $ 2.7000 | $ 13,500.00 |
| 173 | Meats, Beef, Ground, 5 oz Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, with Paper Separation or Individually Quick Frozen. Ground Beef Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Product to be packed in 10 to 60 lb cases. 1 mil or thicker bags. Patties will be packed in boxes completely lined with plastic bags. The open end of the bag will overlap at the top to completely cover the product. ***5 oz patties only*** | LB | 8,000 | $ 2.7400 | $ 21,920.00 |
| 285 | Meats, Beef Sandwich Steaks, Flaked, Chopped, Formed and Wafer Sliced; Beef Steaks, Sliced and Formed, Frozen; or Beef Slices, Frozen, IMPS 1138A, 1138B, or 1139. Steaks shall be prepared from boneless beef that complies with the material requirements of Item No. 136 or 139. The flaking, chopping, forming, and slicing process shall be in compliance with FSIS Regulations and shall produce steaks which are moderately fine textured. Product shall comply with fat content requirements of Item No. 136 or 139. Each steak shall consist of two or more thin slices weighing approximately one ounce each. No more than a minor amount of green/brown/gray rings shall be present. Steaks shall be packaged with paper separators between each steak. Slices shall be approximately 4.75 x 7.5 inches. Portion-cut products will be placed in fiberboard boxes lined with a plastic bag. The open end of the bag will overlap at the top to completely cover the product. | LB | 4,000 | $ 2.8200 | $ 11,280.00 |
| 179 | Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck),or Strip Loin, Boneless. IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180. Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item. | LB | 9,000 | $ 4.2660 | $ 38,394.00 |
| 189 | Meats, Chicken Breast, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Breast Meat), Frozen, A quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 7 CFR § 70 and 70.200 et seq., §70.220, §70.232, §70.233, §70.234 A Quality. All processing activities shall comply with all applicable FSIS regulations and requirements, including 9 CFR § 381, and shall be done under FSIS inspection. The commodity shall not be processed or packaged more than 60 days prior to the first date of the delivery period for each sales order. Frozen commodity when specified in the Solicitation, shall be processed, packaged and packed, and placed in a freezer within 7 calendar days after the date of harvest. Product must be produced under FSIS pathogen reduction standards, as specified in 9 CFR § 381. Boneless, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage, fat, holes, tendons, bone pieces, blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and muscle mutilations. Slight discolorations is permitted, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. Unbreaded. – All packaging materials shall comply with FSIS regulations (9 CFR § 381.144 Packaging Materials). All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition, shall not impart objectionable odors or flavors to the commodity, shall be safe for use in contact with food products (cannot adulterate product or be injurious to health). Packed in poly bag boxes. Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil; and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. Frozen commodity showing any evidence of defrosting, refreezing, or freezer deterioration shall be rejected for use under this FPPS. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused. No Sodium added. Size of chicken breast, 5 -7 ounce. Note size on the bid. | LB | 5,000 | $ 1.6800 | $ 8,400.00 |
| 188 | Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4-5 oz, Whole Muscle or Chunked and formed, 1/2 inch cube or greater (9 CFR § 381.171(f)), No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% white meat, Breaded. (CID A-A-20276A, Type VI, Style A or B, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). Individually Quick Frozen. Vegetable oil shall be used as the frying medium. Combined batter and breading shall not exceed 30% by weight and will be evenly coated. All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid. | LB | 6,000 | $ 1.7600 | $ 10,560.00 |
| 193 | Meats, Pork Roast, Pork Shoulder, Boston Butt, Boneless, Raw, IMPS 406A, Frozen, No Paper Wrapping, Weight Range A or B, 4 to 10 lb. Quote MUST indicate average roast weight of quoted item. | LB | 4,000 | $ 1.8800 | $ 7,520.00 |
| 286 | Meats, Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Turkey or Chicken (or combination thereof), 6 inch, 8:1 or 10:1 Ratio (must specify weight ratio on bid), Skinless, Without non-meat binders and extenders or With non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, dried whole milk, and/or calcium-reduced dried skim milk. (IMPS 800, Major Ingredient P or P1 OR CID A-A-20341A, Type IV, Byproducts or variety meats A - None, Curing agents 2 - Cured, Non-meat binders and extenders (a) or (b), Nutrient content claim (1) or (2), Links per pound of meat ratio (iii) or (iv), Package size (gg), Agricultural practice 1). The finished product shall not contain more than 30 percent fat or no more than 10 percent added water, or a combination of 40 percent fat and added water. Non-meat binders and extenders may be used up to 3.5 percent individually or collectively with other binders and extenders in the frankfurters per 9 CFR § 424.21 (c). All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. | LB | 2,000 | $ 1.4400 | $ 2,880.00 |
| 269 | Dairy, Milk, Pasteurized, Whole, or 2% Milkfat, No Flavor. (CID A-A-20338A, Group I, Type D, Flavor 5 - No Flavor, Packaging size c or d, Agricultural practice (1)). ½ Pint containers. Delivered 6850 ea/week for 13 weeks. 10/5/25-1/3/26 | EA | 89,050 | $ 0.3299 | $ 29,377.60 |
| 270 | Dairy, Milk, Pasteurized, Nonfat, Skim, or Fat Free, No Flavor. (CID A-A-20338A, Group I, Type D, Flavor 5 - No Flavor, Packaging size c or d, Agricultural practice (1)). ½ pint containers. Delivered 150 ea/week for 13 weeks. 10/5/25-1/3/26 | EA | 1,950 | $ 0.3400 | $ 663.00 |
| 197 | Corn Bread Mix, 50 lb bag | bag | 30 | $ 48.8600 | $ 1,465.80 |
| 200 | Dressing, Ranch, 4-1 gal/cs | cs | 100 | $ 33.7800 | $ 3,378.00 |
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