3RD QTR FY26 MEAT AND SUBSISTENCE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of Kosher meat and subsistence products for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Aliceville. The solicitation outlines specific food items, quantities, and delivery requirements.

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of Kosher food items, including various meat meals (e.g., fish fillet, beans and franks, chicken wings, chicken cacciatore, chicken chow mein, turkey cutlet, meatloaf, meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs, pasta with vegetable protein, vegetable protein lasagna, cheese omelets, Spanish omelets, bologna, tuna, sardines, cereal, oatmeal, farina, vegetable juice, margarine, jelly, coffee, instant milk, sugar substitute, dry beans, canned beans, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato catsup, canned vegetables, canned fruits, hot sauce, soy sauce, spices, vanilla flavoring, soup base, ground beef, beef patties, beef roast, turkey, cheese, and various baked goods and mixes). Each item specifies quantity, unit, and period of performance.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a firm-fixed-price contract based on the "Firm Fixed Price" notation.

• Period of Performance: Primarily 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026 for most items, with some exceptions.

• Delivery Address: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Aliceville, 11070 HWY 14, Aliceville, AL 35442.

• Offer Due Date: 02/17/2026, 11:00 CT.

• Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted to the office specified in the solicitation. Specific details regarding submission format and content are outlined in FAR 52.212-1.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in this excerpt, but standard evaluation factors would apply.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions, including those related to contract terms, conditions, representations, and certifications.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Award is "fill or kill" for items not delivered by Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the 3rd Quarter FY26 Meat Products for the Federal Correctional Institution in Aliceville, Alabama. The government intends to make one award for all line items.

• Meat products must meet specifications indicated in the BOP National Specifications.

• Deliveries are required on a weekly basis, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. CST, excluding federal holidays.

• Deliveries will not be accepted prior to January 1, 2026.

• All deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements are made.

• Non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34°F to 40°F.

• Frozen foods must be delivered at 0°F or below; any product indicating prior thawing will be refused.

• Certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher symbol.

• Items will be inspected, and receipt is conditional for three business days for examination and testing.

• Substitutions will not be accepted.

• Goods are to be delivered on a weekly basis.

• The contract period is for the 3rd Quarter of FY26.

• Quoters must complete and submit Standard Form 1449, Representations and Certifications.

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

• Quotes must be received via email to b10williams@bop.gov and lnicholson@bop.gov on or before Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by 11:00 p.m. CST.

• Evaluation factors are Price and Past Performance, with Price rated higher.

• Missing or incomplete data may result in elimination.

• Offerors must provide correct prices matching units of measure and extend all totals.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov).

• Quoters must be able to accept Government electronic funds transfer (EFT).

• Failure to register in SAM may result in elimination.

• Failure to deliver within the established time frame is considered non-conformance.

• Items failing to meet specifications will be refused and must be picked up at the vendor's expense within 10 business days.

• For delivery directions, contact the Food Service Warehouse at (205) 373-5330.