3rd Qtr FY26 Kosher Requirement

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation package is issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Bennettsville, South Carolina, for the acquisition of Kosher items for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2026. The government intends to make a single award.

• Offerors must quote only on the specified items and must not alter the item description or unit of issue.

• Any changes to the solicitation may result in the rejection of quotes.

• The solicitation includes FAR 52.212-4 (June 2010) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.

• Offers must be received by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

• Submission is via email to eclyburn@bop.gov or hand-carry to the address provided.

• Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered.

• Questions should be submitted in writing via email to eclyburn@bop.gov.

• All contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov.

• Offerors must include their Unique Entity ID number in their offers.

• As of January 1, 2005, offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via ORCA at http://www.sam.gov.

• Failure to complete these registration procedures may result in elimination from award consideration.

• The Contracting Officer will verify SAM registration prior to award.

• Contact: Eric Clyburn, Procurement and Property Specialist, (843) 454-8225, eclyburn@bop.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the detailed religious diet specifications for meals and individual food items required for the institution (FCI Bennettsville) for Fiscal Year 26, 3rd Quarter. It serves as a critical component for bidders to understand the exact product requirements, ensuring compliance for potential award. Failure to comply with these specifications will result in the quoted item not being considered for award, and no substitutions will be accepted.

• Specific Meal Compositions: Detailed breakdown of ingredients, weights, and preparation for various Kosher meals (e.g., Fish Fillet Meal, Beans and Franks Meal, Chicken Wing Meal, Meatloaf Meal, Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal, Vegetable Protein Lasagna Meal, Omelet Meals).
• Individual Food Items: Specifications for Kosher items such as Bologna, Tuna, Sardines, Cereal, Oatmeal, Bread, Vegetable Juice, Potato Chips, Margarine, Dressings, Tartar Sauce, Catsup, Mustard, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Coffee, Drink Powder, Milk, Milk Substitute, Sugar Substitute, Pastries, and Preserves.
• Certification: All items must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency. A letter of certification dated no more than 11 months prior to the quote date is required.
• Ingredient Restrictions: Kosher items must not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, mind-altering substances, enzymes, or certain chemicals. Specific ingredient percentages (e.g., fat content, binders, extenders) are detailed for various items.
• Packaging: Requirements for meal trays (non-metallic, microwave/oven safe, heat-sealed), individual packaging (sealed plastic, marked with kosher symbol), and specific container types (e.g., pouches, cans with easy-open tops).
• Delivery Requirements: Palletization, temperature controls for perishable and frozen foods, and adherence to delivery schedules are specified. Non-compliance with specifications or delivery schedules will negatively impact past performance.

This document is essential for any vendor intending to bid on this opportunity. It details the precise product specifications, including ingredients, weights, preparation, packaging, and mandatory kosher certification. Bidders must carefully review these specifications to determine their ability to meet all requirements, as non-compliance will lead to disqualification. The document also outlines the consequences of non-compliance, including refusal of items and negative impact on past performance evaluations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for "Kosher Requirement 3rd Qtr. FY26" for FCI Bennettsville. The solicitation is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• The specific services or commodities are detailed in "See attached specifications."

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 311412.

• The size standard is 500 Employees.

• Offer Due Date / Local Time: 02/20/2026 16:00 ET.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025) is incorporated by reference.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside (100.00%).

• The solicitation issue date is 02/05/2026.

• The contract number is 15B31726Q00000011.