FCC Yazoo City FY 26 3rd Qtr Quarterly Subsistence
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FCC Yazoo City, has issued an Award Notice for the Fiscal Year 2026, 3rd Quarter Quarterly Subsistence requirement. This award covers the procurement of a wide range of general and kosher food items for the correctional facility in Yazoo City, MS. The procurement was conducted under a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Award
This award covers the supply of diverse food items for the 3rd Quarter of FY2026. The scope includes:
- General Food Items: Dry beans, canned goods, pasta, cereals, various meats (beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey), dairy products, bread, eggs, fresh fruit, cake mixes, frozen vegetables, biscuits, and disposable items (trays, napkins, sporks).
- Kosher Food Items: Specific kosher meals (e.g., Fish Fillet, Beans and Franks, Chicken Wing, Meatloaf, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cheese Omelet) and individual kosher items (e.g., sardines, cereal, bread, chips, margarine, sauces). All items must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, with specific grading and packaging standards.
Contract Details
- Type: Award Notice for Quarterly Subsistence (implied Firm Fixed-Price based on unit prices).
- Period: Fiscal Year 2026, 3rd Quarter.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Award Date: May 13, 2026 (based on the latest document posted date).
- Place of Performance: FCC Yazoo City, Yazoo City, MS 39194.
Evaluation Factors
The award was made to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer was most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Key considerations included:
- Compliance with detailed product specifications, including grade, packaging, labeling, and origin.
- Adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations, including sustainable product requirements (EPA, USDA BioPreferred®).
- Maintenance of System for Award Management (SAM) registration.
- Compliance with DOJ-specific requirements for contractor privacy and security of information and systems.
Key Compliance Requirements
- All items had to meet detailed specifications, including specific grades (e.g., U.S. Grade 1), packaging (e.g., 50lb bags, #10 cans), and labeling (including allergen information).
- No substitutions were accepted for specified items.
- Bidders were required to provide specific details in their bids, such as case weight, flavor, size, type, and case counts.
- Offerors had to complete representations and certifications, including business size and other relevant information, via SAM or directly in the offer.