FCI LA TUNA FY26 QTR 2 MEATS DAIRY VEGETABLES
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
FCI LA TUNA
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
15B51026Q00000001
NAICS
311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
Classification Code
8905
Additional Details
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The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) La Tuna, located in Anthony, Texas, is soliciting quotes for the supply of meat, dairy, and vegetable products for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This procurement is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under solicitation number 15B51026Q00000001, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 for commercial items. The opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses; quotes from large businesses will not be considered.
The scope of this solicitation encompasses the provision of a variety of meat, dairy, and vegetable items, with detailed descriptions and quantities outlined in the attached Standard Form 1449, Section 2. The intent is to ensure the timely and compliant delivery of high-quality food products to support the dietary needs of the institution’s population. Items will be awarded individually, and multiple items may be awarded to a single contractor based on the evaluation criteria.
Key requirements for this procurement include strict adherence to delivery and product specifications. All deliveries must be made F.O.B. destination to FCI La Tuna’s warehouse at 8500 Doniphan Dr., Anthony, Texas 79821. Delivery hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM, excluding weekends and federal holidays. All products must be palletized (no side-loaded pallets), and temperature requirements must be met: non-frozen perishables between 36°F and 41°F, canned goods above 36°F and not frozen, and frozen foods at 0°F or below. Products indicating prior thawing will be refused, and all items must be properly dated. Certified religious diet items must bear the appropriate Kosher symbol on individual packages.
Substitutions or changes to specifications, including case counts, are strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification of the quote. The government reserves the right to inspect and reject items that do not meet the stated specifications or are damaged. Any noncompliant items must be retrieved by the vendor within two weeks of notification, at the vendor’s expense.
Evaluation of quotes will be based on price and past performance. Vendors are expected to have a strong record of timely deliveries and product quality. A history of poor performance, such as failure to deliver within the required timeframe or requests to alter or cancel purchase orders, may result in a lower performance rating and affect award decisions. In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(4)(ii), FCI La Tuna will prioritize vendors with high past performance records, even if their quotes are not the lowest priced, as these represent the best value to the government.
The applicable NAICS code for this solicitation is 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), and the Product Service Code is 8905. The procurement is classified as an SBA set-aside, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to supporting small businesses.
Interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST. Quotes should reference the solicitation number, include all required technical and pricing details, and acknowledge any amendments. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Ana Oaxaca, who can be reached at [email protected] or 915-791-9708.
This opportunity is managed by the Federal Prison System, Bureau of Prisons, under the Department of Justice. Contractors considering this opportunity should ensure their ability to meet all delivery, quality, and compliance requirements as outlined, and should review the attached solicitation documents for complete item specifications and submission instructions.
For further details and to access the solicitation attachments, visit the official notice at: https://sam.gov/opp/05467db9fcc3410d855ffb70ffa7a290/view.