FCI Safford FY 26 QTR4 Subsistence Menu

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Safford in Arizona is seeking proposals for the FY26 QTR4 Food Subsistence Menu under a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a performance period from May 20, 2026, to July 2, 2026. This acquisition, identified by solicitation number BRQ15B60926Q00000002, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 311999, with a small business size standard of 700 employees, and requires all offerors to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and to complete required representations and certifications through SAM’s online portal. The contract involves the delivery of a variety of food items including black-eyed peas, Great Northern beans, parboiled long grain rice, chili powder, and lime juice, with strict specifications on packaging, labeling, and product quality. Packaging must be clean, new, and free of objectionable odors or flavors, with materials compliant with FSIS regulations (9 CFR § 381.144); meat patties must be packed in clear 1-mil or thicker sealed plastic bags within 10- to 60-pound cases, while shredded cheese must be sealed in 5- to 40-pound containers with a “Best By” date no less than six months after delivery. All products must be labeled with accurate weights and ingredients, prohibit any reference to “religious exemption,” and must not use manufacturer letters in place of formal labeling. Inspection criteria mandate a rosy, red color for meats, with rejection of any signs of thawing, refreezing, or freezer burn. Compliance with FSIS standards and labeling policies is mandatory, and all processing must occur under federal inspection. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including several with deviations effective late 2025 to early 2026, covering whistleblower rights, Buy American preferences, prohibiton of contracting with inverted domestic corporations, child labor protections, equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, combating human trafficking, and electronic fund transfer payments through SAM. Proposals must be submitted via email to Raymond Luzania at [email hidden] by the deadline of May 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MST; faxed or hand-delivered submissions are not accepted. Award will be based on a trade