Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted May 18, 2026·Responses due May 28, 2026

FMC Carswell 4th QTR FY 26 National Menu

Bureau of Prisons · FMC CARSWELL

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
311999
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
15B50526Q00000009
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
8945
Place
Naval Air Station JRB, TX, USA
Contact
Eliud Karua (ekarua@bop.gov)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 15B50526Q00000009 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
  • May 18, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Award
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Award Notice
    NORTH STAR IMPORTS, LLC · $38K
    Open
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Award Notice
    SHAVER FOODS LLC · $29K
    Open
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Award Notice
    SHAMROCK MEATS, INC. · $21K
    Open
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Award Notice
    MINA HOLDINGS LLC · $15K
    Open
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Award Notice
    C.J. Foods, Inc. · $10K
    Open
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Award Notice
    Trueline Coatings LLC · $4K
    Open
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Award Notice
    ELWOOD INTERNATIONAL, INC · $3K
    Open
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Award Notice
    NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC · $440
    Open
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Award Notice
    THRIVEMED, LLC · $2K
    Open

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What the notice says

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 15B50526Q00000009 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This Solicitation is for 4th Quarter FY26 National Menu. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01. This solicitation is issued as Total small business set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAIC… (show all)

S) code for this procurement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700.00 employees. FOB Destination shall be: FMC Carswell Attention: Food Service Department 1200 Meandering Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Items will be awarded individually. More than one item may be awarded to one offeror/contractor. Award will be made to the offeror responsible whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government. The following are the evaluation factors that will be used to evaluate each offeror are price, past performance and conformity to applicable and requested specifications. Past performance and specification conformity are significantly more important than price. Quotes shall be accepted up to 4 decimal places. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS/INSTRUCTIONS: Product(s) must meet Certified Menu Specifications; must have a legible expiration date that is at least 6 months past date delivered or will not be accepted No dented cans All boxes/cases must be properly labeled (no write on labels or crossed out labels) All deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements were agreed to by warehouse staff. All non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 40 degrees F. All canned goods must be delivered above 34 degrees F and not frozen. Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused. All items must strictly follow the BOP Religious Diet Specifications. Food Service contractors have the responsibility of understanding these specifications. Contractors must obtain a copy of the Religious Diet Specifications prior to quoting. All items will be closely inspected. Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specification compliance. Receipt of delivery may be conditional for a period of three (3) days to allow for adequate examination and testing. Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused. Items which are conditionally received and found noncompliant must be picked up at the vendors� expense within (2) weeks of noncompliance notification. If the product is not picked up within two (2) weeks, it will be disposed of by warehouse staff. Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused. All items must be dated. Deliveries will be accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm CST, Monday through Fridays, No deliveries on weekends or federal holidays. Delivery is on a first-come, first-serve basis. No delivery appointment is required. For any further delivery queries contact our Warehouse Supervisor on 817-782-4268. Unless otherwise stated within the specification of an item description in Section 2 of SF Form 1449, all dates for frozen food items must be delivered frozen and delivered before the best buy date, sell by date, use by date, best if used by date, or freeze by date on the label. Delivery vehicles should not exceed Gross 49000lbs-Tandem Axle 32000 Lbs. to comply with the bridge weight limit along the delivery route to the warehouse. Please mark all deliveries to reflect: Attn Food Service Department. Payments will be made upon complete delivery and acceptance of the product. Awards will be made via purchase order (EFT). Invoices are to be sent electronically to CRW-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov. Please read the attached solicitation document in entirety, noting the requested information, specifications, types and packaging sizes as applicable. Quotes Submission Instructions: Contractor/Offeror MUST be registered and ACTIVE on sam.gov when responding to this solicitation and throughout this contract opportunity. This is a requirement to conduct business with the federal government. Failure to have an active entity might lead to your solicitation response not being considered. All quotes and bids pertaining to this solicitation must be received by the designated point of contact no later than May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time (CT). All quotes and bids will be received via email ONLY to ekarua@bop.gov. Use the attached solicitation document when submitting your quotes. No other form of quotes will be accepted. All quotes or questions will be received electronically to the primary contact listed below (ekarua@bop.gov) Kindly complete section 17(a) Contractor/ Vendor information as well as section 30 (a & b). When submitting your bid or quote via email, please ensure the subject line is formatted as shown below for easier tracking: "Name of Contractor - Solicitation No. 15B50526Q00000008 � FMC Carswell 4th QTR FY26 National Menu" Example: E. Karua Inc. - Solicitation No. 15B50526Q00000008 � FMC Carswell 4th QTR FY26 National Menu

Who won similar work

42 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 311999.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
SHAVER FOODS LLC4$223KApr 8, 2026
LARC INDUSTRIES INC4$129KApr 8, 2026
NORTH STAR IMPORTS, LLC4$82KApr 8, 2026
BIG DADDY FOODS, INC3$23KApr 8, 2026
JNS FOODS LLC2$44KApr 15, 2025
UNIVERSAL POULTRY PRODUCTS INC2$23KApr 8, 2026
EMA FOODS CO LLC2$17KApr 8, 2026
NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC2$14KSep 22, 2025
ELWOOD INTERNATIONAL, INC2$12KJun 23, 2026
J & B SALES, INC1$38KSep 22, 2025

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Competitive landscape

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  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Bureau of Prisons (BOP) since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Bureau of Prisons (BOP) job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 1 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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