FCI Texarkana - 1st Qtr FY2026 - Subsistence

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Texarkana, has issued Solicitation Number 15B51525Q00000025, a Request for Quote (RFQ) for subsistence items for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses and has an NAICS code of 311991 with a size standard of 500 employees. The offer due date is August 22, 2025, by 3:00 PM CT. The required delivery date for awarded items is no later than October 15, 2025. The RFQ details specific food items, including various beans, rice, hominy grits, cereals, flour, canned vegetables (green beans, carrots, jalapenos, corn, mixed vegetables, sweet peas, spinach, tomatoes, sweet potatoes), table syrup, margarine, and spices (paprika, ginger, garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, basil, bay leaves, salt), sugar, soy protein products, and different pasta forms. Items will be awarded in groups to one or more vendors. The document also outlines contract terms and conditions, including clauses on prompt payment, patent indemnity, and safeguarding contractor information systems.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas, outlines mandatory compliance requirements for delivered items, ensuring they meet all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Specifically, items must adhere to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Products containing known allergens, such as wheat, fish, milk, soy, tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, shellfish, and sesame, must comply with the FD&C Act's allergen labeling requirements. Non-compliance with National Menu Specifications will lead to disqualification. While no specification substitutions are allowed, products from foreign countries distributed in the U.S. or Puerto Rico are acceptable unless explicitly stated otherwise. The Food Service Administrator (FSA) determines which specification options are put out to bid, and the NFSA/Chief Dietitian makes the final decision on product compliance. Fried items may be baked at the institution's discretion.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons' Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for subsistence items for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, identified by solicitation number 15B51525Q00000025. This RFQ requires interested quoters to submit Standard Form 1449 and adhere to the Instructions to Offerors for Commercial Products and Services. All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with their quotes. The government will only accept Government purchase cards for payment. Evaluation will prioritize price over past performance, with awards made in groups to the most advantageous offer. Quotes are due by August 22, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time via email.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Texarkana, Texas, is issuing solicitation 15B51525Q00000025 for Subsistence items for the 1st Quarter FY2026. The NAICS code is 311991, and the contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price. Evaluation factors are Price and Past Performance, with Price being rated higher. All items will be awarded to one responsible offeror. The solicitation will be available on www.sam.gov around August 7, 2025, and quotes are due by August 22, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST via email to Tex-ProcurementProp-s@bop.gov. Offerors must complete representations and certifications via www.sam.gov. The anticipated award date is August 28, 2025. Points of contact are Galo Morlet and Luciana Williams.