FTC-OKL-FY26 3RD QTR. DAIRY, MEATS, GENERAL SUBSISTENCE AND KOSHER
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, Federal Transfer Center (FTC) Oklahoma City, OK, has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of Dairy, Meats, General Subsistence, and Kosher items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This requirement, solicited under RFQ #15B51326Q00000005, was a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
Award Details
Multiple vendors were awarded contracts for various subsistence items. Key awardees include BP Foods (AMS), Shaver Foods LLC, Mina Holdings LLC, National Food Group, L.A. Foods, LLC, North Star Imports, LLC, Shamrock Meats, Inc., The Smooth Sailing Group LLC, Matt's Trading Inc., Advanced Commodities, Pueblo Trading Co., and KMA Foods LLC. The awards cover a wide range of food products, including dairy, meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, grains, baked goods, and condiments, with many items requiring specific certifications like Kosher Parve or Halal.
Contract & Timeline
The original solicitation was for a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Deliveries are scheduled to be FOB destination at the Federal Transfer Center, 7410 S. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169, between April 1, 2026, and April 30, 2026. Delivery hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, excluding federal holidays.
Solicitation Context & Requirements
The solicitation was a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 311999 (500 employees size standard). Evaluation was based on price for responsible offerors, with past performance considered approximately equal in value to price. Offerors were required to be actively registered in SAM.gov and submit quotes in Excel format by March 13, 2026. Strict requirements for product specifications, temperature control (34-40°F for perishables, 0°F or below for frozen), palletization, and delivery vehicle suitability were enforced. Failure to comply could lead to contract cancellation and exclusion from future awards.
Key Takeaways for Future Bidders
The award document provides valuable insights into past award decisions, including unit prices for awarded items and the level of competition (number of quotes received) for specific food categories. Several line items indicated "NO AWARD," suggesting potential future opportunities for vendors who can meet the detailed specifications and requirements.