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FCI TEXARKANA - 3rd Qtr Fy2026 - KOSHER items.

Solicitation: 15B51526Q00000011
Notice ID: e5edf36a19744ccba8375fdbf98c7bc0

Solicitation from FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS • JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: TX. Response deadline: Feb 22, 2026. Industry: NAICS 311991 • PSC 8940.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 311991 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 31.

12-month awarded value
$265,863,559
Sector total $966,158,283 • Share 27.5%
Live
Median
$784,346
P10–P90
$318,056$88,800,000
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
27.5%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($265,863,559)
Deal sizing
$784,346 median
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Place of performance
Texarkana, Texas • 75501 United States
State: TX
Contracting office
Texarkana, TX • 75501 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Galo Morlet
Email
gmorlet@bop.gov
Phone
9038384587
Name
Tanner Henson
Email
thenson@bop.gov
Phone
9038384587

Agency & Office

Department
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
Subagency
FCI TEXARKANA
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Texarkana, TX
75501 USA

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Description

RE: Kosher – 3rd Qtr FY2026 - 15B515246Q00000011

Dear Quoter:                                                                          

     

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Texarkana, Texas, intends to issue solicitation 15B51526Q00000011 for the requirement of 3rd Quarter FY2026 for Kosher items. The NAICS code or this requirement is 311991.

The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price. The evaluation factors are Price and Past Performance. Price will be rated higher than Past Performance. The Government will award all items to one responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frames will be considered as Non-Conformance under the contract terms and subject to termination.

The solicitation will be made available on or about February 5, 2026, and will be posted in www.sam.gov in the Contract Opportunities section. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through this website.

The anticipated date for receipt of quote is February 20, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time via e-mail to Tex-ProcurementProp-s@bop.gov.

Each offeror is required per FAR 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via www.sam.gov. All responsible vendors may submit a proposal which will be considered. The anticipated date of award is February 24, 2026.

FCI Texarkana, Contracting Office, P.O. Box 9500, Texarkana Texas, 75505-9500 (903)838-4587 or Tex-ProcurementProp-S@bop.gov

For questions regarding this solicitation, please call 903-838-4587 or email:

Galo Morlet                                         

Supervisory Contract Specialist                       

gmorlet@bop.gov                               

Tanner Henson

Contract Specialist

thenson@bop.gov

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 14, 2026
Executive summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is soliciting proposals for Kosher items for the 3rd Quarter of FY2026 at FCI Texarkana, with the solicitation number 15B51526Q00000011. The procurement emphasizes a Firm-Fixed Price contract, where price is the primary evaluation factor over past performance. Interested vendors must submit proposals by February 20, 2026, with the anticipated date of award set for February 24, 2026.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is looking to secure a reliable supplier for Kosher food items for the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana for the 3rd Quarter of FY2026, ensuring compliance with dietary regulations for inmates.

Work breakdown
  • Review solicitation and understand requirements.
  • Assess past performance and pricing strategies.
  • Prepare and submit a detailed proposal by the deadline.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR 52.212-3 requirements.
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal conforming to the solicitation requirements.
  • Pricing breakdown for Kosher items offered.
  • Past performance documentation showing relevant experience.
  • Completed representations and certifications via www.sam.gov.
Suggested keywords
Kosher itemsFY2026 procurementFederal prison food suppliesFirm-fixed price contractGovernment food contracts
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • No specific categories of Kosher items listed for supply in the solicitation.
  • No details on the quantity or volume of Kosher items needed.
  • Information on potential competition or existing contractors is not provided.

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