FCI Marianna Emergency Box Meals FY 2026

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Marianna, issued solicitation 15B30826Q00000009 for the procurement of emergency box meals for fiscal year 2026. This firm-fixed-price contract was a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999. The requirement included 18,200 lunch/dinner box meals and 9,100 breakfast box meals, featuring specific kosher components such as kosher bread, bologna, and cereal. The contract was awarded to North Carolina Manufacturing LLC on April 21, 2026. Performance required delivery to FCI Marianna, Florida, by May 8, 2026, with a delivery window of Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM CT. Strict quality and packaging standards were mandated, including the use of pallets, specific labeling with kosher certification hechsher, and the requirement that whole wheat flour be the first ingredient in bread. Frozen items, such as kosher bologna, were subject to strict temperature controls, and any products showing signs of prior thawing were to be refused. The award was determined through a trade-off process, prioritizing past performance at 60% and price at 40%. The contract incorporates various FAR clauses and Department of Justice security requirements, including personnel background investigations, non-disclosure agreements, and strict supply chain risk management protocols. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination upon delivery.