The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas, outlines mandatory compliance requirements for delivered items, particularly focusing on food and related products. All items must adhere to Federal, State, and local regulations concerning preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale, including provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Specific attention is given to allergen labeling, with a list of major allergens such as wheat, fish, milk, soy, tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, shellfish, and sesame. Non-compliance with National Menu Specifications will lead to disqualification. The document explicitly states that no specification substitutions are accepted. While products of foreign countries are acceptable if distributed in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, products must be from the U.S. or Canada if specified. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian holds the final authority on product compliance, and while options might be offered on specifications, the FSA determines what is put out to bid.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at FCI Texarkana issued Solicitation Number 15B51525Q00000026, a Request for Quote (RFQ) for "MEATS - 1st Qtr FY2026." This solicitation, set aside for small businesses, seeks various meat products, including beef roast, ground beef patties, ground beef, turkey, and chicken. Offers are due by August 22, 2025, at 15:00 CT, with delivery required by October 1, 2025, and no later than October 15, 2025. The document details specific product requirements, packaging, and quality standards for each meat item. It also outlines contract terms, conditions, and clauses, including those related to prompt payment, safeguarding information systems, contractor performance evaluation (CPARS), System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract is subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas, is soliciting quotes for "Meats" for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, under Request for Quotation 15B51525Q00000026. The Request for Quotation package includes Standard Form 1449 and Instructions to Offerors. All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Substitutions for specifications will not be accepted. Government purchase cards must be accepted for payment. Evaluation will be based on Price, weighted higher, and Past Performance. Quotes are due by August 22, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time via email to Tex-ProcurementpProp-s@bop.gov. Points of contact are Galo Morlet and Luciana Williams.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Texarkana, Texas, is issuing solicitation 15B51525Q00000026 for the procurement of meat items for the 1st Quarter of FY2026. This Firm-Fixed Price contract, under NAICS code 311991, will be awarded to a single offeror based on price and past performance, with price being the primary factor. The solicitation will be available on sam.gov from August 7, 2025, and quotes are due by August 22, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST via email. Award is anticipated by August 28, 2025. Offerors must complete representations and certifications on sam.gov. Points of contact for inquiries are Galo Morlet and Luciana Williams.