4TH QTR FY26 MEAT AND SUBSISTANCE

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at Federal Correctional Institution Aliceville is seeking qualified small businesses to supply meat and subsistence products for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 under a Firm-Fixed Price contract, designated as solicitation 15B31826Q00000012. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 311991, with performance required from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Deliveries must be made FOB Destination to 11070 Hwy 14, Aliceville, Alabama, 35442. The Government will evaluate submissions based on price and past performance, with price given higher rating than past performance. Offers must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 10, 2026, and only through SAM.gov, where all amendments and updates will be posted. All offerors must maintain an active SAM registration with a validated Unique Entity Identifier, EFT indicator, and current representations and certifications, which the Contracting Officer will verify prior to award. Payment will be made exclusively via Electronic Funds Transfer, with no Use of Purchase Cards permitted. The contract requires compliance with stringent food safety, labeling, and packaging standards aligned with USDA AMS, FSIS, and CID specifications. Deliverables include a wide range of items such as ground beef, poultry, breaded fish, turkey roast, Italian sausage, dry beans, oils, sugars, spices, and institutional supplies, each with specific packaging, labeling, and temperature requirements. All frozen products must be delivered at 0°F or below, perishables between 34°F and 40°F, and canned goods above 34°F and not frozen. Religious diet items must be clearly marked with the Kosher symbol and any product labeled under religious exemption will be refused. Packaging must conform to exact standards including palletization, 1 mil or thicker bags for meat cases, and product weight declarations on spice labels. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by Food Service staff with a conditional three-day window allowing for thawing and cooking tests; failures to meet specifications result in refusal, and non-conforming items must be removed at the vendor’s expense within ten business days. Contractors must adhere to all applicable federal statutes, including procurement integrity, kickback prohibitions, and contract work hours, and implement a Supply Chain Risk Management