FCI BIG SPRING 4TH QTR FY26 SUBSISTENCE

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, Texas, is soliciting quotes for SUBSISTENCE PRODUCTS for the 4th Quarter of FY26. The solicitation package includes all necessary information for submitting a Request for Quote (RFQ). All quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, as required by FAR52.212-4, and must include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) number. Quotes must be typed, include a point of contact, contact information, UEI, price per unit, and total for items bid on. Only specified items should be quoted, and delivery schedules and specifications must be met to avoid performance issues. Quotes are due by Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and must be submitted electronically via email to rstallings@bop.gov. Questions should also be submitted in writing to Renea Stallings. Deliveries are accepted Monday-Friday, except Federal Holidays, from 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and must be scheduled with Kelsey Kauppinen.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, Texas, has issued solicitation 15B50326Q00010 for subsistence and related items for the fourth quarter of FY26. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is restricted to 100% Small Businesses, FOB Destination, with a NAICS code of 311991 and a 500-employee size standard. Quotes, which must be typed on the provided specification sheet, are due by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on June 3, 2026, and should be emailed to rstallings@bop.gov. The contract type is firm-fixed price. Award will be based on the Best Value Determination method, considering price, past performance (timeliness, product quality, order completion), and technical acceptability. Deliveries are to be made to the Institution Warehouse, Building 602, Big Spring, Texas. Invoices can be submitted electronically or by mail for payment via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card. Offerors must complete representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various FAR clauses, including those related to Buy American, Trade Agreements, and prohibitions on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities (e.g., covered telecommunications equipment, restricted business operations in Sudan and Iran, inverted domestic corporations, and those with delinquent tax liabilities or felony convictions).

The BIG SPRING FCI, Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting bids for subsistence items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) outlines a comprehensive list of food items, categorized into 'Cold' and 'Dry' storage areas, along with a 'Frozen' section. Key items requested include various types of butter, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, dry pinto beans, ground coffee, an assortment of spices (Cajun, garlic, chili, onion, paprika, taco seasoning), canned vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, peas, spinach, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes), salad dressings (Caesar, mayonnaise, ranch), assorted jellies, lime juice, non-fat dry milk, spaghetti pasta, bulk rice, beef and chicken soup bases, taco shells, tortilla chips, and both flour and corn tortillas. Each item includes specific quality standards (e.g., U.S. Grade AA, A, B, C), packaging requirements (e.g., case sizes, container types), and relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) or CID specifications. Bidders are required to state case size, pack, and other requested details on their bids, with a strong emphasis on products originating from the United States or Canada for many canned goods. Manufacturer's letters are generally not accepted in lieu of labeling for certain products.