3RD QTR FY26 - KOSHER, HALAL, SUBSISTENCE - PET
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Petersburg, Virginia, intends to issue solicitation 15B11426Q00000008 for Kosher, Halal, and Subsistence food items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, 100% set aside for Small Business. Quotes are due March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the delivery of Kosher, Halal, and general subsistence food items to the FCC Petersburg Warehouse, 1060 River Road, Hopewell, Virginia 23860. Deliveries must arrive no later than 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, on schedules established by the Food Service Administrator. Items are needed by April 24, 2026. The solicitation details a comprehensive list of food items, including specific requirements for weight, ingredients, preparation, Kosher/Halal certification, packaging, brand restrictions (e.g., "No Winston or Lucky Brand", "Franks Red Hot Brand Only"), and nutritional standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 15B11426Q00000008
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Size Standard: 100 Employees)
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about March 09, 2026
- Quotes Due: March 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Period of Performance (Item 0001): April 01, 2026 - June 30, 2026
- Delivery Deadline: Items needed by April 24, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer provides the best overall value to the Government, considering price, delivery, and past performance. The Government reserves the right to award item by item, by group, or by aggregate. Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of the solicitation form. Quotes, signed by an authorized individual, can be submitted via mail to FCC Petersburg, 1100 River Road, Hopewell, Virginia 23860 (Attn: Adam McCarter), fax (804) 504-7227, or email to amccarter1@bop.gov. All offerors must complete their representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including those related to terms and conditions, privacy, security, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Faith-based and Community-based organizations are eligible to submit quotations.