FCC Yazoo City FY 26 3rd Qtr Quarterly Subsistence
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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
This is an Award Notice for the FCC Yazoo City FY 2026, 3rd Quarter Quarterly Subsistence requirement. This procurement, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, covers a wide range of food items for the correctional facility. The award details specific unit prices for various items, reflecting the successful bids for this quarter.
Scope of Award
The award encompasses a comprehensive list of food items, including dry and canned beans, pasta, cereals, various meats (beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey), dairy products, bread, eggs, fresh fruit, cake mixes, and frozen vegetables. Specific requirements for kosher meals and individual kosher items, such as Fish Fillet, Beans and Franks, Sardines, and Cereal, were also part of the procurement. 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. Detailed specifications cover grading (e.g., U.S. Grade 1), packaging (e.g., 50lb bags, #10 cans), and labeling, including allergen information.
Contract Details
- Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Date: May 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Yazoo City, MS 39194
- Awarded Items: Detailed unit prices for specific food items are provided in the award documentation.
Evaluation Basis
The original solicitation indicated that awards would be made to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer was most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors, as per FAR 52.212-2.
Key Requirements for Awarded Items
Awarded items must adhere to strict specifications regarding product type, grade, packaging, and labeling. For example, dry beans must be in 50lb bags, and certain vegetables in #10 cans. Kosher items have specific ingredient, weight, and packaging requirements, with no substitutions accepted. Failure to comply with these detailed specifications would have resulted in non-consideration during the bidding process.