FCI big spring 2QTR FY26 subsistence

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
15B50326Q00006
Agency
Bureau of Prisons Department of Justice
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
PSC
8945 Food, Oils And Fats
Place of performance
Big Spring, Texas 79720, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring in Texas, is soliciting quotations for subsistence and related food items for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 under solicitation number 15B50326Q00006. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a comprehensive range of perishable food products including dairy items, frozen foods, and pantry staples such as 2% milk (94,500 units), cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, salad dressings, spices, pasta, tortillas, and various other provisions. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed price contract with an award to be made using a Best Value Determination methodology that evaluates quotes based on price, past performance (including delivery timeliness, product accuracy, order completion, and quality), and technical acceptability. Potential quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and submit their bids electronically to Renea Stallings at rstallings@bop.gov by December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time. All future solicitation amendments and information will be distributed solely through beta.sam.gov, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for updates.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business set-aside with a small business size standard of 500 employees under NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing). Multiple vendors have submitted bids for consideration, including Xenturis, Shaver, JNS Foods, CJ Foods, National Foods, and B2G Group, with pricing varying by product line. Delivery must be completed to the Institution Warehouse at FCI Big Spring in Big Spring, Texas 79720, with accepted delivery windows Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays) between 6:00 AM and 1:30 PM. The procurement covers a broad inventory of food items with precise specifications for packaging, agricultural practices, and quality standards, requiring vendors to demonstrate their capability to meet the detailed requirements or face performance issues and potential disqualification from future awards. Delivery scheduling can be coordinated with Kelsey Kauppinen at 432-466-2437, and payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card.

Notice text

Combined Synopsis Solicitation, FCI Big Spring, FY26 1st Quarter Food Bid - SUBSISTENCE Solicitation Number: 15B50326Q00006
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
General Information
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, Texas, intends to issue solicitation 15B50326Q00006, for the requirements of: subsistence and related items. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business, FOB Destination. Please ensure that you only bid on items that you can and will provide meeting the provided specifications. If you cannot provide items that you were awarded, performance will be affected and may affect future awards.
The contract type is a firm-fixed price. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 311991. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business, FOB Destination. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers/quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.
The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Renea Stallings, Procurement and Property Specialist, rstallings@bop.gov. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), and distributed solely through the Federal Business Opportunities website, www.beta.sam.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely though this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The only format for answering questions will be through e-mail (no phone calls please).
Submission of Quotations
Completed quotes may be submitted through electronic commerce and e-mailed to rstallings@bop.gov All responsible sources must submit a typed quote on the attached specification sheet which will be considered for award. Quoted rates shall be submitted for the “Job”, in which one price must be provided for all parts as per the specifications, including delivery FOB Destination. The date for receipts of quotes is no later than 2:00pm Central Standard time on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Quotes must be marked with the solicitation number (15B50326Q00006) and include a point of contact, contact information (email and phone number), UEI for SAM, and insert price per unit and total of items bidding on, to the attention of Renea Stallings, Procurement and Property Specialist. Please type information so that it can be easily read. Quotes will not be accepted if you fail to provide this information and in a typed format. Any questions regarding this requirement may be submitted to Renea Stallings, Procurement and Property Specialist, at rstallings@bop.gov.
Award
The Government reserves the right to make a single award, or multiple awards to the responsible quoter(s) whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is considered to be most advantageous to the Government, with price being considered. Past performance will be considered approximately equal in value to price. The Best Value Determination method will be used to make award for this requirement. FAR defines “Best value” as the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. Please include shipping in all pricing Considerations for this best value determination include 1 – Price; 2 - Past Performance to include timeliness of delivery, providing correct product as specified, completing order as awarded/quoted, quality of items provided, and providing the correct quantity of items awarded, as well as FAPIIS and PPIRS reports; (poor past performance, failure to deliver awarded items in the past, not meeting required specifications, etc.), may result with the vendors quotes being considered as a non-responsible vendor. 3 - Technically Acceptable Item.
Delivery
Deliveries will be made to the Institution Warehouse at the Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring, Warehouse Rd., Building 602, Big Spring, Texas 79720.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
SUBSISTENCE 2QTR FY26 - AWARD NOTICE.pdf PDF
Combined Synopsis Solicitation-SUB.pdf PDF
SUBSISTENCE 2QTR FY26.pdf PDF
Cover Sheet SUBSISTENCE.pdf PDF

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