Ashland, FY'26 4th Qtr., Kosher (Kosher Cert Required)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ15B10226Q00000011) is issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution FCI Ashland, for the acquisition of Kosher Subsistence items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The performance period is from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

• Acquisition of Kosher Subsistence items.

• Strict adherence to item specifications is required; no substitutions, alternate items, or packaging will be accepted.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Performance Period: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026.

• Payment: Via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for orders over $15,000; via Government Purchase Card for orders $15,000 and under.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to tstewart1@bop.gov no later than May 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

• All inquiries must be submitted in writing to PPS T. Stewart at the provided email address; phone inquiries will not be accepted.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote is most advantageous, considering specifications met, past performance, and price.

• Award Basis: The Government reserves the right to award item-by-item, in groups, or in aggregate.

• NAICS Code: 311999.

• This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Faith-based and Community-based organizations are encouraged to submit quotes.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov.

• Current Representations and Certifications in SAM.gov are required, or a completed copy must be included with the quote.

• A valid Kosher Certification letter for all quoted items must be submitted with the bid.

• Quotes must be firm-fixed price, inclusive of all shipping and internal processing costs.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of supplies or services by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Ashland. The specific item is related to "FY26 4th Qtr. Kosher" supplies/services.

• The primary deliverable is related to "FY26 4th Qtr. Kosher" supplies/services.

• Bidders must sign and return the RFQ.

• No substitution to the specification is authorized; doing so will result in the line item not being accepted.

• KOSHER Certification must be attached with the bid.

• The period of performance is from 07/01/2026 to 07/31/2026.

• The contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed Price.

• The PSC code is 8940.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Ashland) on or before 05/17/2026 at 12:00 ET.

• The delivery date is 07/01/2026.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this document, but adherence to specifications and inclusion of KOSHER certification are critical.

• The document indicates "THIS RFQ IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• This is a request for information, and submitted quotations are not offers.

• The government is not committed to paying costs incurred in preparing the submission.

• For questions, contact FSA D. Saunders at dziegler@bop.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Religious Diet Specifications Quote Sheet" for FY'26 4th Quarter Kosher meals at FCI Ashland. It outlines specific requirements for various kosher meals, including ingredients, preparation, and packaging. Failure to comply with these specifications will result in the quoted item not being considered for award. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.

• Itemized Meals: Details 14 different kosher meal options (e.g., Fish Fillet Meal, Beans and Franks Meal, Chicken Wing Meal, Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal, Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice Meal).
• Ingredient Specifications: For each meal, specific ingredients, weights, and preparation instructions are provided (e.g., "4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle fillet block flounder, cod, tilapia: or other white fish flesh fillet (not Breaded)").
• Dietary Restrictions: Includes specific requirements for meatloaf (e.g., "not more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein"), chicken nuggets (e.g., "Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35%"), and other items.
• Kosher Certification: Emphasizes that all products must be certified Kosher and that individual packages must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
• Quantity and Pricing: Provides fields for "Units of Issue," "Units to Order," "Price Per Unit," and "Total" for each item, indicating this is a quote sheet.

This document is critical for any bidder intending to supply kosher meals for this opportunity. It serves as the definitive specification for the products required. Bidders must carefully review each item to ensure their proposed products meet all listed ingredient, preparation, and certification requirements. The "Failure to comply" statement highlights the strictness of these specifications. This document directly informs product selection, formulation, and pricing for proposals.