Ashland FY26 3rd Qtr. Kosher (Must Submit Kosher Certification)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for "FY26 3rd Qtr. Kosher" supplies or services. It is not an order and does not commit the government to any contract.

• The primary deliverable is "FY26 3rd Qtr. Kosher" items.

• A "Specification Quote Sheet" is referenced and must be signed and returned with the RFQ.

• No substitution for the specified items is authorized. Failure to comply will result in non-acceptance of line items.

• KOSHER Certification must be attached with the bid.

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

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Ashland) by February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.

• The document states that quotations furnished are not offers.

• Prompt payment discounts are offered for 10, 20, or 30 calendar days, with a default of 0.00% for all options.

• The document does not explicitly state a small business set-aside. It notes "THIS RFQ IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE" in the header.

• Contact for questions: FSA D. Saunders at d.saunders@bop.gov.

• The document references an "Anti-Deficiency Act Exception" and an "ADA Exemption."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

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

• Procurement of KOSHER items.

• Bidders must meet stated item specifications precisely; no substitutions or alternate packaging will be accepted.

• Kosher Certification must be included with the quote.

• Orders over $15,000 will be awarded on a firm-fixed price purchase order.

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

• Quotes are due by email to tstewart1@bop.gov no later than February 12th, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• All questions should be directed via email to tstewart1@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be responded to.

• Award will be based on best value to the Government, evaluated on a per-line-item basis or a single award.

• Evaluation factors include specification met, past performance, and price.

• Bidders must incorporate shipping and internal processing costs into their bid price.

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

• The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 311999.

• The size standard for this NAICS code is 1-500 employees.

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

• Offerors without readily available Representations & Certifications in SAM.gov should include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with their offers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Religious Diet Specifications Quote Sheet" for "FCI ASHLAND, FY26 3rd Qtr. Kosher (Must submit Kosher Certification)". It outlines specific product requirements for kosher food items to be considered for award. Failure to comply with these specifications will result in the quoted item not being considered.

The sheet details various kosher food items, including:

• Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal: Specifies ingredients and preparation for the chicken chow mein entree.
• Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice Meal: Details ingredients for meatballs, sauce, rice, and green beans.
• Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal: Outlines requirements for meatballs, spaghetti pasta, and tomato sauce, including limitations on non-dairy/non-meat binders and soy protein.
• Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce Meal: Specifies ingredients for the meat sauce (mushrooms, textured soy protein, pasta) and green beans.
• Kosher Dairy - 16 Ounce Vegetable Protein Lasagna Meal: Details ingredients for the meat sauce, ricotta cheese roll-up, and green beans.
• Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal: Lists components for the omelet, sauce, and potatoes.
• Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat: Specifies requirements for frozen, multiple-slice portions, including packaging and kosher certification marking.
• Kosher Farina, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet: Details requirements for individual serving packets.
• Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, Individual Serving Packet: Specifies requirements for individual serving packets.
• Kosher Instant Milk or Smart Milk, Individual Serving Packet: Details requirements for individual serving packets.

Each item includes a "Unit of Issue," "Units to Order," and fields for "Price Per Unit" and "Total," indicating it serves as a pricing and specification sheet for bidders.

This document is critical for any bidder intending to supply kosher food items for this opportunity. It provides the exact specifications that must be met for each product. Bidders must ensure their offerings precisely match these requirements, including ingredient composition, preparation methods, and packaging. The "Units to Order" column provides an indication of the quantities needed for the specified quarter.