3RD QTR FY26 - KOSHER, HALAL, SUBSISTENCE - PET

SOL #: 15B11426Q00000008Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Justice

Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons

FCI PETERSBURG

PETERSBURG, VA, 23804, United States

Place of Performance

Hopewell, VA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations (8940)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/080b09ed0dc344f8aa2bbeb343c77d59/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 9, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 9, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 18, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 (BOP), Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Petersburg, Virginia, intends to issue solicitation 15B11426Q00000008 for Kosher, Halal, and Subsistence meals for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, set aside 100% for Small Business. Quotes are due by March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the provision of a comprehensive list of food items, including various Kosher and Halal meals, meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and pantry staples. Key requirements include:

Detailed descriptions of meal components (e.g., weight, ingredients, preparation).
Certification requirements (e.g., Kosher, Halal).
Packaging specifications (e.g., individual packets, bulk, case size).
Brand name restrictions or preferences (e.g., "No Winston or Lucky Brand", "Franks Red Hot Brand Only").
Nutritional and ingredient standards (e.g., fat content, sodium limits, absence of artificial colors).

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Solicitation Number: 15B11426Q00000008
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Period of Performance (Item 0001): April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Delivery: All items must be received by April 24, 2026, at the FCC Petersburg (Warehouse), 1060 River Road, Hopewell, Virginia 23860. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM, excluding holidays. Delivery schedules will be established and may be modified by the Food Service Administrator.
Solicitation Release: On or about March 9, 2026, on beta.sam.gov.
Quotes Due: March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Evaluation & Award

The Government reserves the right to award by item, group of items, or aggregate, whichever is most advantageous. Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose conforming offer represents the best overall value to the Government, considering price, delivery, and past performance. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

Submission Requirements

Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of the solicitation form. One signed copy of the quote should be submitted via mail to FCC Petersburg 1100 River Road, Hopewell, Virginia 23860 (Attn: Adam McCarter), or via fax (804) 504-7227, or e-mail to amccarter1@bop.gov. All offerors must complete their representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Faith-based and Community-based organizations are eligible to submit quotations.