2ND QTR FY26 MEAT AND SUBSISTENCE

The contract involves the procurement of meat and subsistence supplies for the Federal Correctional Institution Aliceville, with delivery beginning on January 1, 2026, and continuing through the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. It is a firm-fixed-price acquisition set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA's total small business set-aside authority, with the NAICS code 311991. The solicitation, numbered 15B31826Q00000005, emphasizes competitive pricing and past performance as the primary evaluation criteria, with price rated higher than past performance. The government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on the most advantageous offer, considering conforming offers that meet all requirements. All communications and updates regarding the solicitation will be posted solely on SAM.gov, and quotes must be submitted by December 10, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. CST, with late submissions rejected. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer, and the contractor’s registration and UEI verification will be confirmed through SAM.gov prior to award. The scope of work includes detailed packaging, labeling, and preservation standards to ensure product integrity and compliance with USDA and FDA regulations. Packaging must utilize food-safe, new polyethylene bags with specified thickness, and products must be delivered frozen, free from water or glaze weight, and properly labeled with product identity, ingredients, and production dates. The contract specifies strict quality standards, including color, appearance, and absence of additives like phosphates or MSG, with detailed labeling requirements for beef, chicken, and fish products. The performance period spans from January 1 to March 31, 2026, with FOB destination delivery to the designated Aliceville warehouse. The contract emphasizes cybersecurity and data protection obligations, requiring contractor personnel to adhere to DOJ security protocols, report incidents promptly, and permit government access for audits and assessments. Additionally, the contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses covering contract terms, compliance, labor standards, and socioeconomic certifications, with representations and certifications to be completed by offerors. While specific pricing data is not provided in the available documentation, the solicitation details the types of supplies, quantities, and standards expected, ensuring that awarded vendors meet all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements for the provision of subsistence items to the federal facility.