FCI FORT DIX FY26 3RD QTR KOSHER; MAY INCLUDING , BREAD 15BFTD26Q00000005
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Fort Dix is soliciting proposals for Kosher food items, including various types of bread, to supply the inmate population for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, identified as 15BFTD26Q00000005, seeks to acquire a range of Kosher food items for FCI Fort Dix, New Jersey. The scope includes specific bread items such as hot dog, hamburger, and whole wheat, which will be considered and awarded together to a single vendor. Bidders must adhere strictly to detailed religious diet specifications, including specific ingredients, preparation methods, and the requirement for appropriate Kosher certification (hechsher/OU symbol) on all individual packages. Compliance with BOP National Menu Specifications is also mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Complete delivery is expected between April 1 and April 16, 2026. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
- Published: February 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit the following documents via email:
- Standard Form 1449 (Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c completed and signed)
- Contractor Information Sheet
- Excel pricing document (company name and unit prices only, in excel format)
Submissions must be emailed to aaponteberrios@bop.gov and CC: bvirgillo@bop.gov, with the subject line in all caps: "15BFTD26Q00000005". Failure to follow email instructions may result in rejection. Bidders must quote only on specified items and avoid altering descriptions or units of issue. Phrases like "Minimum Award Amount" or "All or none" are not permitted.
Evaluation & Award
Awards will be made by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible offeror. Evaluation factors include Price and Past Performance (Go/No-Go), assessed on timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and willing to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payment.
Delivery & Compliance
Deliveries must be palletized and meet strict temperature requirements: perishable foods 34-41°F, canned goods above 34°F (not frozen), and frozen foods 0°F or below. Items will be closely inspected; expired, non-compliant, or previously thawed products will be refused. Unacceptable items must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks of notification.
Points of Contact
- Contract Specialist (Submission): Arturo Aponte-Berrios (aaponteberrios@bop.gov)
- Copy (Submission): Brian Virgillo (bvirgillo@bop.gov)
- Questions (Quality, Delivery, Standards): Mr. D. Cruz (dcruz@bop.gov)