FCI LA TUNA FY26 QTR 4 - PASTA-RICE-BEANS-BREAD
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 FCI La Tuna, is soliciting quotes for Pasta, Rice, Beans, and Bread for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 QTR 4). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for commercial food items to be delivered to Anthony, Texas. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026, at 8:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the procurement of various food items, including dry black beans, pinto beans, canned kidney beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, rice, macaroni, spaghetti, hot dog buns, hamburger buns, and loaf bread. Specific quantities and descriptions are detailed in the attached Standard Form 1449, Section 2. Items will be awarded individually, and multiple items may be awarded to a single contractor. Substitutions to specifications or case counts are strictly prohibited and will result in quotes not being considered.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 8945 (Food, Oils And Fats)
- Period of Performance: Deliveries are scheduled between July 1, 2026, and July 15, 2026. Deliveries outside this timeframe will not be accepted.
- Place of Performance: FCI La Tuna, 8500 Doniphan Dr., Anthony, Texas 79821.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and past performance. Vendors with a high past performance record are preferred, and quotes from vendors without poor past performance represent the best value. Failure to comply with National Menu Specifications will result in the quoted item not being considered.
Delivery Requirements
All deliveries must be palletized (unless prior arrangements are made) and are F.O.B. destination. Specific temperature requirements apply for non-frozen perishable foods (36-41°F), canned goods (above 36°F, not frozen), and frozen foods (0°F or below). Items must be dated, and any product indicating prior thawing will be refused. Delivery hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM, excluding weekends and federal holidays.
Submission Details
Quotes must be submitted by May 28, 2026, at 8:00 AM MST. Submissions must indicate Solicitation No. 15B51026Q00000019, include the offeror's name, address, and telephone number, a technical description of items, terms of any warranty, price, and discount terms. Acknowledgment of any amendments is required.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ana Oaxaca at aoaxaca@bop.gov or 915-791-9708.