15B30326Q00000007 3RD QTR KOSHER FY26

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of various Kosher food items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Edgefield. The solicitation outlines specific food items, quantities, and delivery periods.

• A variety of Kosher food items are required, including dressings, coffee, dry cereal, farina, mustard, oatmeal, sardines, sugar substitute, vegetable juice, meat meals (beans and franks, bologna, chicken wing, meatloaf, spaghetti and meatballs, Spanish omelet, turkey cutlet, chicken cacciatore), vegetable protein lasagna, chicken chow mein, Hawaiian meatballs, pasta with vegetable protein meat sauce, and fish fillet meals.

• All items must be marked with appropriate Kosher certification (e.g., HECHNER, HECHSHER).

• Specific packaging and composition requirements are detailed for each item (e.g., "IND PKT", "SEALED PLASTIC", "FAT-FREE").

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• The solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract.

• The period of performance for some items is specified as 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026.

• The solicitation number is 15B30326Q00000007.

• Offers are due by 02/26/2026 at 13:00 ET.

• The solicitation includes FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, which are attached.

• All meals are awarded on an "all or none" basis.

• The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• The document includes extensive contract clauses related to security, privacy, and information systems, including DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems and DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Religious Diet Specifications Quote Sheet" for FCI Anywhere, USA. It outlines specific requirements for various kosher meals and food items. Vendors must comply with these specifications for their quoted items to be considered for award. No substitutions are accepted, and the NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.

The document details numerous kosher food items, including:

• Kosher Meat meals (e.g., Meatloaf, Salisbury Steak, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fish Fillet, Beans and Franks, Chicken Patty, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Chow Mein, Turkey Cutlet).
• Kosher Parve meals (e.g., Vegetable Protein Cutlet, Stuffed Cabbage Roll, Chili Meal).
• Kosher Dairy meals (e.g., Cheese Omelet Meal).
• Various individual kosher items (e.g., Bologna, Tuna, Sardines, Cereal, Oatmeal, Bread, Vegetable Juice, Potato Chips, Margarine, Dressings, Catsup, Mustard, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Coffee, Drink Powder, Milk, Milk Substitute, Sugar Substitute).

For each item, the document specifies:

• A unique item number.
• A detailed description of the meal or food item, including specific ingredients, weights, and preparation requirements (e.g., fat content, sodium limits, protein requirements, breading percentages).
• Unit of Issue (e.g., EA for Each, LF for Loaf).
• Placeholder columns for Units to Order, Price Per Unit, and Total, indicating this is a quote sheet.
• A critical note that each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

This document is crucial for any vendor bidding on this opportunity, as it defines the exact specifications for kosher food products. Bidders must ensure their offerings precisely match these requirements to be eligible for award. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. The document serves as a detailed checklist for product formulation and labeling.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution in Edgefield, South Carolina, intends to issue solicitation 15B30326Q00000007 for QUARTERLY COMMON FARE/KOSHER ITEMS. This is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• Procurement of quarterly common fare/kosher items.

• Deliveries are FOB Destination to the Federal Correctional Institution, 501 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, South Carolina 29824.

• Deliveries scheduled on or around April 1, 2026. Adjustments for holidays and weekly quantity/schedule changes by Food Service are possible.

• Vendors must submit a religious certification letter and a USDA inspection certification letter with each bid.

• A Statement of Work (SOW) detailing food specifications will be included in the solicitation package.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• Anticipated award date: March 6, 2026.

• Effective date: February 1, 2026.

• Solicitation availability: On or about February 9, 2026, on SAM.gov.

• Quotes due: Thursday, February 26, 2026, by 1:00 pm EST.

• Offers must be e-mailed to s1rhodes@bop.gov and/or kstroman@bop.gov.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose offer is most advantageous, with past performance and price considered equally.

• The Government intends to make an all-or-none award on kosher meals but reserves the right to make multiple awards on other items.

• Restricted to 100% Small Business.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration will be verified prior to award.

• Quoters must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

• All future information, amendments, and award details will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties must monitor this site.

• Payment may be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

• Points of Contact: Sammie Rhodes (Contract Specialist) at (803)637-1339 and Kimbery Stroman (Property & Procurement Specialist) at (803)637-1342.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation package from the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCI Edgefield, South Carolina), is for the acquisition of kosher products. It provides all necessary information for submitting a request for quote (RFQ).

• Vendors are required to meet all specifications stated for the items listed on the Request for Quotation.

• If an alternate item is provided instead of the specified one, the award may go to the next lowest bidder.

• Any changes in package sizing or quantity must be noted on the bid sheet. Failure to note changes means the offered price must be honored.

• Vendors must provide their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

• Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is required prior to award.

• Not specified in this document.

• Offers must be received by Thursday, February 26, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

• Submission is via email or hand carry to the addresses provided.

• Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered.

• The Contracting Officer will verify SAM registration before award.

• Not specified in this document.

• Vendors are cautioned that if they receive an award and cannot provide the items due to a price increase, they may be limited in receiving future RFQs.

• Questions must be submitted in writing via fax or email by the deadline.

• Contact information for questions and submissions is provided.