FCI Marianna Emergency Box Meals FY 2026
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, FCI Marianna is soliciting proposals for Emergency Box Meals for Fiscal Year 2026. This 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside opportunity seeks a single vendor to provide Kosher-certified lunch/dinner and breakfast box meals. Quotes are due April 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of "EMERGENCY BOX MEALS" and "Breakfast Box Meals" for the Federal Correctional Institution, Marianna, Florida. All food items must be Kosher certified and individually wrapped.
Key Deliverables include:
- Item 0001: Lunch/Dinner Box Meals – Comprising 4 Pk Bread (Kosher, Whole Wheat, Individually Wrapped), 2 Oz Meat Pack (Kosher Bologna, Frozen or Shelf Stable), 2 Oz Peanut Butter (Kosher, Individual Packets), Kosher Sweet and Salty Snacks, Kosher Mustard, Jelly, and Fruit Flavored Drink Powder.
- Item 0002: Breakfast Box Meals – Comprising 2-1 Oz Kosher Cereal, Kosher Pastry or Pudding Cup, 2 Kosher Cereal Bars, Kosher Sweet and Salty Snacks, and Kosher Instant Coffee.
Key Requirements & Delivery
- Box meals must have an expiration date of at least 12 months from the date of delivery.
- Products are typically delivered frozen.
- The awarded vendor will have 22 days from the award date to deliver the product, with flexibility for multiple deliveries.
- Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM CT, excluding federal holidays.
- Merchandise must be shipped on pallets; partial cases will not be accepted.
- Substitutions are not permitted.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base Period
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Award Type: All-or-nothing award to a single vendor.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time.
- Delivery Date: No later than May 8, 2026.
- Quotes must be submitted via e-mail in PDF format to kstewart1@bop.gov. Faxed quotes will not be considered.
- Evaluation Criteria: Past Performance (60%) and Price (40%). Technical capability is also a significant factor.
- Offerors must be registered in the SAM database and complete annual representations and certifications electronically via ORCA.
Contact Information
For all communications, contact Kenneth Stewart via email at kstewart1@bop.gov. Questions will not be answered by telephone or in person.