FCI FORT DIX FY26 3RD QTR SUBSISTENCE; MAY INCLUDING , BREAD 15BFTD26Q00000005
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Fort Dix, is soliciting quotes for Kosher subsistence items, including bread, for the inmate population during the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires vendors to supply approximately 40 specific Kosher food items with strict dietary and delivery compliance. Quotes are due by February 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, identified as 15BFTD26Q00000005, seeks to procure a variety of Kosher food items, including Parve, Meat, Dairy, bread, juice, and condiments. Bidders must adhere to detailed religious diet specifications, ensuring all individual packages bear the appropriate kosher certification hechsher (e.g., OU symbol). Specific bread items (hot dog, hamburger, whole wheat) will be awarded together to a single vendor, not separated among multiple suppliers. Contractors must quote only on specified items without altering descriptions or units of issue.
Contract Details & Logistics
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Performance Period: April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026
- Delivery: Complete delivery is required between April 1 and April 16, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. Deliveries must be palletized and adhere to strict temperature controls: perishables 34-41°F, canned goods above 34°F (not frozen), and frozen foods at 0°F or below. All items are subject to inspection, and receipt is conditional for up to three days. Non-compliant items will be refused and must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a completed Standard Form 1449, a Contractor Information Sheet, and an Excel bid sheet (with company name and unit prices). All documents must be emailed to aaponteberrios@bop.gov, with a copy to bvirgillo@bop.gov. The subject line of the email must be "15BFTD26Q00000005" in all caps. Failure to follow email instructions may result in rejection. Award will be made to the lowest responsive/responsible offeror by line item, based on Price and Past Performance (Go/No-Go), which includes timeliness and order accuracy. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
Important Notes
Vendors should not include phrases like "Minimum Award Amount" or "All or none" in their quotes. Any changes to the solicitation may lead to rejection. For questions regarding quality, delivery, or standards, contact Mr. D. Cruz at dcruz@bop.gov. Bidders are responsible for following up if they do not receive an acknowledgment of their bid receipt from Mr. Aponte.