FCI Berlin FY26 4TH QTR Kosher
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 Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Berlin, under the Department of Justice, is seeking quotes for Kosher food products for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The acquisition is for a variety of certified Kosher food items to be delivered to FCI Berlin, NH. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQ 15B21826Q00000013) requires the provision of a comprehensive list of certified Kosher food items, including but not limited to:
- Beverage mixes, instant coffee, and various condiments (dressing, mustard).
- Canned goods like sardines, vegetable juice, tuna fish packages.
- A wide range of Kosher meals such as Beans & Franks, Cheese Omelet, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Chow Mein, Chicken Wing, Fish Fillet, Meatball, Meatloaf, Pasta, Soy Vegetarian Lasagna, Spaghetti/Meatball, Spanish Omelet, and Turkey Cutlet meals.
- Peanut butter packets and whole wheat bread. All items must be certified Kosher Parve or Kosher Meat/Dairy as specified, with individual packages potentially requiring specific markings.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Awards over $15,000 will be via Purchase Order; under $15,000 via Government Purchase Card.
- Period of Performance/Delivery: Deliveries must occur between July 1, 2026, and July 15, 2026.
- Delivery Location: FCI Berlin, 1 Success Loop Road, Berlin, NH 03570. All deliveries are FOB Destination. Specific temperature requirements apply for frozen and perishable foods.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a size standard of 700 employees.
- Product Service Code: 8940 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations).
Evaluation Criteria
The Government anticipates making multiple awards based on pricing per line item, selecting the responsible Quoter offering the best value. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, focusing on:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries; substantial delays will result in a "No-Go."
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders; recurring issues will result in a "No-Go." Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating for Past Performance will be considered eligible for award.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
- Quotes must be placed on the attached SF 1449 form.
- Offerors must complete Box 20 on SF 1449 with business name and DUNS number; offers without this information will not be accepted.
- Only typed offers will be accepted.
- Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
- Deadline: Quotes are due no later than May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes only to Jessalynn Laflamme at jlaflamme@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.