3rd Qtr. FY26 Certified Kosher/Halal Items

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Certified Religious Diet (Kosher / Halal) Specifications Quote Sheet" for FCC BEAUMONT for Fiscal Year 2026, 3rd Quarter. It details specific requirements for kosher and halal food items, including ingredients, portion sizes, and certification standards. Bidders must provide a valid kosher or halal certificate for each item offered, or their quote will be rejected.

• Kosher Certification Requirements: Specifies accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agencies and requires a letter of certification dated no more than 11 months prior to the quote date. Prohibits alcohol, mind-altering substances, enzymes, and certain chemicals in kosher items. Excludes "Winston" or "Gourmet Kosher Products."
• Halal Certification Requirements: Implied by the document title and the need for halal certificates.
• Specific Food Items: Lists numerous individual food items with detailed descriptions, including:
  • Kosher Meat and Parve meals (e.g., Fish Fillet Meal, Beans and Franks, Chicken Wing Meal, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Pasta with Vegetable Protein Sauce, Lasagna Meal).
  • Certified Halal meals (e.g., Fish Fillet Meal, Beans and Franks, Chicken Wing Meal, Chicken Cacciatore Meal, Chicken Chow Mein Meal, Turkey Cutlet Meal, Hawaiian Meatballs Meal, Meatloaf Meal, Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal, Spanish Omelet Meal, Bologna Luncheon Meat).
  • Local Specifications for items like Kosher Farina, Oatmeal, and Tuna.
  • Packaged goods such as Kosher Dressing, Mustard, Catsup, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Margarine, Sugar Substitute, Pastries, Sardines, Cereal, Potato Chips, and Tartar Sauce.
• Quantities: Specifies the "Amount Needed" for each item (e.g., EA for Each, CS for Case Count).

This document is critical for any vendor wishing to bid on providing kosher and/or halal food items to FCC BEAUMONT. Bidders must carefully review the specifications for each item to ensure compliance with religious certification, ingredient, and preparation requirements. Failure to provide the necessary certification will result in disqualification. The document outlines the exact products and quantities being sought, forming the basis for quote preparation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for Certified Kosher/Halal Items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Beaumont. The solicitation number is 15B50226Q00000039.

• The primary deliverable is "Certified Kosher/Halal Items."

• Specific quantities are to be determined based on an attached "NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET."

• The PSC code is 8940.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: The "Line Period of Performance" is 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026.

• Delivery Schedule: Delivery is scheduled from 04/01/2026 to 06/30/2026.

• Offer Due Date: 03/23/2026 at 09:00 CT.

• Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on "Lowest Price (Technically Acceptable) and Past Performance."

• Pricing: Proposed pricing must be submitted on the attached "NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET."

• This acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), specifically Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference, which are attached.

• An addendum to FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-1 are included, with deviations noted (NOV 2025).

• The delivery address is Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Beaumont, 5980 Knauth Road, Beaumont, TX 77705.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation package from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Beaumont, is for the acquisition of Kosher/Halal Items. It provides all necessary information for submitting a request for quote (RFQ).

• Submission of Standard Form 1449 and National/Kosher Menu Specifications Quote Sheets.

• A letter of certification from a religious certification agency, dated no more than 11 months prior to the quote date, is required for each item being bid on. Failure to submit this will result in the quote being considered unacceptable.

• Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

• Pricing, item descriptions, and case counts should only be placed on the quote sheets, not on the Standard Form 1449.

• Awards will be processed via Government Purchase Order.

• Delivery of awarded items can begin as early as April 1, 2026.

• Quotes must be received on or before March 23, 2026, by 9:00 a.m. CST.

• Submission methods include mail (USPS or carrier) and email.

• Faxed quotations and photocopies will not be accepted.

• All communications regarding the RFQ must be in writing to the Contracting Officer.

• A sample of the product may be requested prior to award.

• Failure to deliver awarded products may result in being determined a non-responsible contractor and removal from the bidder's list.

• Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required.

• The solicitation includes FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms Commercial Items.

• Prospective quoters are cautioned against discussing quote preparation or technical questions with Government technical personnel. All communication must be directed to the Contracting Officer in writing.