Frozen Food Supply

The contract seeks the supply of frozen meats, poultry, seafood, and prepared frozen meals requiring strict cold chain logistics to support operations at the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas, with a ZIP code of 75501. The procurement is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 445230, which pertains to specialty food stores, indicating a focus on specialized food distribution rather than general wholesale or retail. The offering entity is the Department of Justice through its facility, FCI Texarkana, and the contract is not subject to any specific small business set-aside designation. The contract was posted on May 6, 2026, with a response deadline of May 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, giving interested parties approximately two weeks to submit proposals. Suppliers must demonstrate the capability to maintain temperature-controlled transportation and storage throughout the distribution pipeline to ensure product safety and compliance with food safety standards. No point of contact is listed, so inquiries must follow standard procedures outlined in the solicitation on the SAM.gov platform. The requirement underscores the need for reliable, consistent cold chain infrastructure to deliver perishable food items to a federal correctional facility.