Canned Fish and Seafood Supply

The contract seeks the provision of canned fish and seafood, including tuna and salmon, to support the National Menu for federal correctional facilities under a subcontracts structure. It is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to respond, ensuring opportunities for small enterprises in the food supply sector. The NAICS code 311710 classifies this as a fish and seafood product manufacturing requirement, emphasizing the need for compliant, mass-produced canned goods that meet federal nutrition and safety standards. Performance of the work is centered in Tucson, Arizona, with the Department of Justice’s Federal Correctional Complex in Tucson designated as the overseeing agency. The solicitation closed on May 22, 2026, with the contract posted on May 27, 2026, indicating a timeline aligned with federal procurement cycles leading into the fiscal planning cycle. While the specific volume or contract value is not detailed, the nature of the National Menu deployment implies a long-term, high-volume demand for consistent, shelf-stable protein sources across a network of federal prisons. Suppliers must be prepared to meet strict logistical and quality control requirements, and the lack of a designated point of contact suggests that all inquiries must be handled through standard SAM. gov protocols as referenced in the provided UI link.