The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Talladega, issued Solicitation Number 15B31326Q00000004 as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial meat products, specifically for the 2nd Quarter FY 2026. The solicitation, issued on November 26, 2025, with an offer due date of December 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM CT, is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Food Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. The required delivery date for the meat items is January 1, 2026. The contract includes various clauses, notably DOJ-05 on Security of Department Information and Systems, which outlines stringent requirements for contractors and subcontractors regarding data confidentiality, IT security policies, incident reporting, and cloud computing. This clause emphasizes compliance with federal security regulations, personnel screening, and immediate reporting of security incidents or breaches. The solicitation also incorporates several FAR clauses related to commercial products and services.

This memorandum from FCI Talladega's Contracting Office is a solicitation for bids on meat and fish items, identified by Re: 15B31326Q00000004. Vendors are required to submit price quotes by 4:00 P.M. CST on December 10, 2025, using Standard Form 1449. Awards will be made by line item to the lowest responsive bidder, with an emphasis on adherence to specified items, descriptions, and units of issue. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Email quotes are accepted and can be sent to b7jones@bop.gov. Hand-carried quotes must be delivered to the Contracting Office at 565 East Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama 35160. Contact B. Jones, Contract Specialist, at (256) 315-4151 for questions.

This government file outlines the delivery schedule and requirements for vendors supplying items. Deliveries are scheduled between January 1 and March 30, 2026, with specific schedules ranging from a single delivery period (Schedule 1) to weekly or bi-weekly deliveries (Schedules 2, 3, and 4). All deliveries must be palletized and adhere to strict temperature controls for perishable and frozen foods. Non-compliance with delivery schedules or product specifications, including religious diet item labeling, may lead to refusal of items, conditional acceptance for inspection, and removal from future solicitations. Vendors are responsible for picking up unacceptable items within two weeks, or they will be disposed of.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, AL, plans to issue solicitation 15B31326Q00000004 for quarterly subsistence of meat and fish. This firm-fixed price contract will cover deliveries from January 1 to March 31, 2026, to the Talladega facility. The government may make single or multiple awards, prioritizing responsible vendors whose offers conform to the solicitation and are most advantageous, based on price and past performance. Poor past performance may lead to disqualification. The solicitation will be available around November 26, 2025, on www.sam.gov, where all updates will be posted. Quotes are due by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000. Offerors must complete representations and certifications via ORCA. The point of contact is B. Jones, Contract Specialist, at FCI Talladega, who can be reached at (256) 315-4151 or b7jones@bop.gov.