FCI big spring 3QTR FY26 subsistence
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15B50326Q00008
- 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 in Big Spring, Texas (Solicitation Number 15B50326Q00008) is requesting quotations for subsistence and related food items for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The procurement encompasses 43 line items across multiple food categories, including meats (Italian sausage, pork roast, turkey roast), dairy products (cheddar and mozzarella cheese), dry goods (spices, legumes, grains, condiments), canned vegetables, pasta varieties, and frozen items such as French fries and flour tortillas. This is a firm-fixed-price contract issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with electronic submission required via email to rstallings@bop.gov by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Award decisions will employ a Best Value Determination methodology that weighs price approximately equally with past performance factors—including timeliness of delivery, product accuracy against specifications, order completion, quality, and quantity accuracy—as well as technical acceptability of items. Quoters must submit bids in typed format and include their company name, point of contact information, phone number, email address, and Unique Entity ID (UEI) for System for Award Management (SAM) registration, with all future solicitation information distributed solely through www.beta.sam.gov.
This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business concerns with a small business size standard of 500 employees under NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing). No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The specific budget allocation and total award value are not disclosed in the documents, though pricing reference data from multiple vendors including Shaver, Xenturis, CJ Foods, RCH, and JNS Foods is provided for bidders' reference. Key quantities include 1,000 pounds of Italian sausage, 311 pounds of pork roast, 1,355 pounds of turkey roast, 5 cases of cheddar cheese (40-pound units each), and 2 cases of mozzarella cheese (40-pound units each), with numerous other items specified in varying quantities. Deliveries must be made to the Institution Warehouse at Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, Warehouse Road, Building 602, Big Spring, Texas 79720, with receipt accepted Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays, with scheduling coordinated through Kelsey Kauppinen at 432-466-2437.
Notice text
Combined Synopsis Solicitation, FCI Big Spring, FY26 3rd Quarter Food Bid - SUBSISTENCE Solicitation Number: 15B50326Q00008
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 15B50326Q00008, 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, March 4, 2026. Quotes must be marked with the solicitation number (15B50326Q00008) 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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SUBSISTENCE 3QTR FY26 AWARD NOTICE.pdf | ||
| SUBSISTENCE 3QTR FY26.pdf | ||
| Cover Sheet SUBSISTENCE.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation-SUB.pdf |
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