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 Quarterly Subsistence for Fiscal Year 2026, 3rd Quarter. This award covers a wide range of food items, including general provisions and specialized kosher meals, to support the institution's needs in Yazoo City, MS. This procurement was conducted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Award
The award encompasses the provision of various food items, including dry beans, canned goods, pasta, cereals, meats (beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey), dairy products, bread, eggs, fresh fruit, cake mixes, frozen vegetables, biscuits, and disposable items. Additionally, specific kosher food items, such as various kosher meals (Fish Fillet, Beans and Franks, Chicken Wing, Meatloaf, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cheese Omelet) and individual kosher products (sardines, cereal, bread, chips), are included. 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 strict adherence to grade, packaging, and labeling standards.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Department/Agency: Justice / FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
- Office: FCC YAZOO CITY
- Place of Performance: Yazoo City, MS
- Published Date: May 11, 2026
Key Specifications & Compliance
Awarded items adhere to detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation, including specific grades (e.g., U.S. Grade 1), packaging requirements (e.g., 50lb bags for dry beans, #10 cans for vegetables), and origin requirements ("product of United States or Canada"). Kosher items have precise dietary, ingredient, weight, and packaging specifications. The procurement also incorporated clauses related to sustainable products (FAR 52.223-23 DEV) and comprehensive security requirements for contractors accessing DOJ information (DOJ-05).
Award Information
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 FAR 52.212-2 (DEV). Unit prices for both general subsistence and kosher items have been established as part of this award.