Ashland FY26 3rd Halal (Must submit Halal Certification)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specifications for Halal Meals, specifically for "Certified Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey)". It serves as a detailed requirement for vendors responding to the associated RFQ (RFQ 15B10226Q00000006).

• Item Description: Certified Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), frozen, 4-ounce multiple slice portion. Shelf-stable options are acceptable if 1-4 oz slices. Each individual package must be marked with a halal certification symbol.
• Unit of Issue: EA (Each)
• Units to Order: 100
• Compliance: Failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in the item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the exact product specifications, packaging, and certification requirements for the Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat. It highlights the mandatory nature of Halal certification and the consequence of non-compliance, directly impacting proposal preparation and product sourcing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (15B10226Q00000006) is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland. It seeks quotations for HALAL items for the 3rd Quarter of FY26, covering the period from April 1st, 2026, through June 30th, 2026.

• Procurement of HALAL items.

• Strict adherence to specified item specifications is mandatory. No substitutions or alternate items/packaging will be accepted. Failure to meet specifications may result in rejection of the item upon delivery.

• Award will be made on a best-value basis, either item-by-item, in groups, or in aggregate, whichever is most advantageous to the Government.

• Orders over $15,000 will be firm-fixed price purchase orders.

• Orders under $15,000 will be paid via government purchase card.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to tstewart1@bop.gov by February 12th, 2026, no later than 12:00 PM EST.

• Quotes received after the deadline will be handled per FAR 52.212-1(f).

• Evaluation will consider specification adherence, past performance, and price.

• Bidders must include shipping and all internal processing costs in their bid price.

• Offerors should include a completed FAR 52.212-3 provision if their SAM.gov Representations & Certifications are not up-to-date.

• The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses.

• Applicable NAICS code: 311999.

• Small business size standard: 1-500 employees.

• Faith-based and Community-based organizations are eligible to submit offers.

• All questions should be directed via email to tstewart1@bop.gov. Phone inquiries will not be answered.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Ashland, for certified Halal meals. It is a request for information, and submitted quotations are not considered offers. The government is not obligated to pay for costs incurred in preparing a quotation.

• Procurement of FY26, 3rd Quarter Certified Halal Meals.

• Bidders must attach a copy of their Halal Certification.

• An "Anti-Deficiency Act Exception" is referenced, with further details in Section 1.1.

• The pricing is to be Firm Fixed Price.

• No substitutions to the specification are allowed; doing so will result in the line item not being accepted.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Delivery Date: April 1, 2026.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Block 5a) by close of business on February 12, 2026, 12:00 ET.

• The document references an attached "Specification Quote Sheet" which must be signed and returned.

• Prompt payment discounts are offered at 0.00% for 10, 20, or 30 calendar days.

• The RFQ is not identified as a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Bidders must include Halal Certifications with their bid.

• The document incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management Maintenance, Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and Contractor Privacy Requirements. It also includes solicitation provisions for Annual Representations and Certifications.