FMC CARSWELL 3rd Qtr. FY26 National Menu

Solicitation 15B50526Q00000007 is a Request for Quotation issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement and delivery of the 3rd Quarter FY26 National Menu at FMC Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas. This firm fixed price contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999. The scope of work involves the short-term supply of various food commodities, including canned vegetables, fruits, grains, pasta, spices, and dairy products. Deliveries are generally requested between April 1, 2026, and April 17, 2026, with specific weekly delivery schedules for items such as non-fat dry milk and frozen vegetarian entrees. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and packaging standards, citing FDA Standards of Identity and various Commercial Item Descriptions. Key requirements include specific packaging for chicken and ground beef to prevent freezer burn, as well as prohibitions on handwritten dates for beef labeling. All products must be grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, FMC Carswell, based on USDA grading and FDA regulations. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses covering labor standards, equal opportunity, and supply chain security, including prohibitions on certain foreign-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems and ByteDance applications.