FCC Coleman - Q3 FY26 Halal Menu
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), FCC Coleman is soliciting bids for Certified Halal Menu items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, requiring vendors to supply specific Halal meals and related products to Coleman, FL. Bids will be submitted via an online competitive reverse auction on Unison Marketplace. Responses are due by February 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of Certified Halal meals and associated food/paper products for FCC Coleman. The scope includes:
- Detailed Halal Meal Specifications: Supply 12 distinct Halal meal items, adhering to strict Halal certification criteria, ingredients, weights, and preparation methods (e.g., no pork, alcohol, specific animal slaughter processes). Refer to "2026-Halal Specifications 3rd qtr.xlsx" for full details.
- Packaging & Labeling: Meals must be in microwaveable, heat-sealed trays, clearly marked with Halal certification symbols.
- Delivery Requirements: Adherence to one of four specific delivery schedules between April 1 and June 30, 2026, with strict temperature controls (34-40°F for non-frozen perishable, 0°F or below for frozen), palletization, and wrapping. Deliveries are Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM, with specific days for produce, bread, milk, and eggs on weekly schedules. See "3rd QTR Delivery Schedule Memo.docx" for full details.
- Product Catalog: Refer to the "FCC COLEMAN - Q3 FY26 LINKS TO MARKETPLACE.xlsx" for a catalog of potential items with links to detailed specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 8940 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Time
- Published: February 5, 2026
- Award Basis: All or none
- Place of Performance: Coleman, FL 33521
Submission & Evaluation
This procurement will utilize an online competitive reverse auction facilitated by Unison Marketplace (marketplace.unisonglobal.com). All responsible sellers must submit pricing through this platform. Registration on Unison Marketplace is required. Bids must "Meet or Exceed" requirements.
Additional Notes
- Questions: Must be submitted via the 'Submit a Question' feature on marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close may not be considered.
- Delivery Logistics: Contact the Food Service Warehouse at 352-689-3050/3052/3165/3051/3056 for delivery questions. Other questions can be directed to ametcalf@bop.gov.
- Invoicing: Invoices must be mailed or emailed; faxed invoices are not accepted.