FCI DANBURY 3rd Quarter Kosher

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for certified food items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The procurement is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons at Danbury FCI.

The RFQ details a variety of Kosher and Halal certified food items, including:

• Kosher Beverages: Individual serving packets.
• Kosher Peanut Butter: 2 oz individual packets.
• Kosher Tuna Fish: Chunk light in water, 4-6 oz packages.
• Kosher Vegetable Juice: 5-7 oz sealed pouch or can, tomato-based with at least five additional vegetable products.
• Halal Meals: Including Beans & Franks, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Chow Mein, Chicken Wing, Fish Fillet, Meatloaf, Turkey Cutlet, and Soy Vegetarian Lasagna meals. Specific ingredient compositions and weight requirements are detailed for each meal.
• Kosher Meals: Including Bologna, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Chow Mein, Chicken Wing, Fish Fillet, Meatballs, Meatloaf, and Soy Vegetarian Lasagna meals. Specific ingredient compositions and weight requirements are detailed for each meal.

All individual packages must be marked with the appropriate kosher or halal certification symbol.

This RFQ is for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. Specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not detailed in this document.

Submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not provided in this document. Bidders are expected to provide pricing based on the listed units to order.

This RFQ is for "Certified Foods" and does not specify any set-aside requirements. Bidders must ensure all products meet the specified kosher or halal certification.

• Quantities are listed as "Units to Order" and may be adjusted.
• Bidders should specify pack size and case count on their bid where applicable.
• The document references "Storage Area - Dry" and "Storage Area - Frozen" for item placement.
• Detailed ingredient specifications and compliance notes (e.g., percentage of binders, soy protein limits) are provided for many items.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation package from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Danbury, for the acquisition of Kosher food items. It contains all necessary information for submitting a request for quote.

• The solicitation includes the clause FAR 52.212-3, requiring offerors to complete representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Quoters must include their DUNS number and DUNS Unique Entity ID in their quotes.

• Awards will be based equally on price and past performance.

• The document does not explicitly state the contract type, period of performance, or estimated value.

• Quoters must carefully follow all instructions in the solicitation package concerning content, format, and submission.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to jcaswell@bop.gov by March 4, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.

• All communications regarding the RFQ, including technical questions, must be made in writing to the Contracting Officer.

• Questions will not be answered by telephone or in person.

• Important instructions are incorporated by reference in FAR 52.212-1, “Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items”.

• Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers/bids equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.

• The Government reserves the right to make payment using either Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or the Government Credit Card.

• The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit or obligate the Government.

• Discussing the preparation of quotes or technical questions with Government personnel, other than the Contracting Officer, may result in non-consideration of the quote.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Kosher Requirements" with a delivery date of April 2026. It is issued by the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Danbury, CT.

• The solicitation number is 15B20326Q00000020.

• The item number is 15B20326Q00000020, described as "Kosher Requirements".

• Delivery is expected in April 2026.

• The solicitation issue date is 02/17/2026.

• The offer due date is 03/04/2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

• The contract is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The method of solicitation is RFQ (Request for Quotation).

• Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30.

• Invoices should be submitted to the address shown in Block 18a unless otherwise indicated.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, FAR 52.212-3, and 52.212-5.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The document is a Standard Form 1449 (Rev. 2-2012).