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
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FCC Yazoo City, has issued an Award Notice for the FY 2026 3rd Quarter Quarterly Subsistence contract. This award covers the provision of a wide range of food items, including general subsistence and specialized kosher meals, for the facility in Yazoo City, MS. The contract was awarded under a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract encompasses the supply of diverse food items, adhering to strict specifications and compliance requirements. This includes:
- General Subsistence: 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.
- Kosher Meals & 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, margarine, sauces, peanut butter). 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 mandatory allergen labeling. Specific grading (e.g., U.S. Grade 1) and packaging requirements (e.g., 50lb bags, #10 cans) are enforced. No substitutions are accepted, and the NFSA/Chief Dietitian makes final determinations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice
- Award Date: May 13, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Yazoo City, MS
- Award Basis: The award was made to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer was most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors, as outlined in the original solicitation's evaluation criteria (FAR 52.212-2).
Additional Information
The award unit price documents detail the specific items, quantities, and prices for the awarded contract. These documents serve as a reference for the items procured for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. Contact: Carlos Tate, c3tate@bop.gov, 662-716-1020.