FCI JESUP FY26Q3 HALAL

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup, GA, for the acquisition of HALAL items. The period of performance is for FY26, 3rd Quarter, from April 1st, 2026, through June 30th, 2026.

• Acquisition of HALAL items.

• Bidders must adhere to stated item specifications; no substitutions will be accepted.

• Bidders must not bid alternate items or alternate packaging.

• The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, considering specification met, past performance, and price.

• Awards over $15,000 will be firm-fixed price purchase orders paid electronically.

• Orders under $15,000 will be paid using a government purchase card.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to msmiley@bop.gov by February 25th, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.

• Quotes received after the deadline will be handled per FAR 52.212-1 (f).

• Bidders are advised to include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 if their Representations & Certifications are not current in SAM.gov.

• The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses.

• The applicable NAICS code is 311999, with a small business size standard of 1-500 employees.

• Faith-based and Community-based organizations are eligible to submit offers.

• All questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Maranda Smiley at msmiley@bop.gov. Phone inquiries will not be responded to.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Certified Halal Meals for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Jesup. The government is procuring a variety of pre-packaged Halal meals for delivery.

The solicitation details specific Halal meal items, including:

• Certified Halal Fish Fillet Meal (14 oz)
• Certified Halal Meat - Beans and Franks Meal (18 oz)
• Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Wing Meal (16 oz)
• Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Cacciatore Meal (20 oz)
• Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Chow Mein Meal (20 oz)
• Certified Halal Meat - Turkey Cutlet Meal (16 oz)
• Certified Halal Meat - Meatloaf Meal (16 oz)
• Certified Halal Meat - Hawaiian Meatballs Meal (15 oz)
• Certified Halal Meat - Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal (20 oz)
• Certified Halal - Cheese Omelet Meal (7 oz)
• Certified Halal - Spanish Omelet Meal (7 oz)
• Certified Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat (4 oz)

Each meal has specific components and weight requirements. Halal certification is required for all items. The delivery date is specified as 04/01/2026.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a Firm Fixed Price requirement.

• The period of performance for the deliveries is from 04/01/2026 to 06/30/2026.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Jesup) on or before 02/25/2026 at 16:00 ET.

• The document indicates that this is a request for information and submitted quotations are not offers.

• Halal certification is required for consideration.

• The RFQ is marked as "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• The document includes standard contract clauses related to contractor responsibilities, payment, and compliance.

• Attachments include a "SIGNED Halal Synopsis FY26Q3.pdf", "SIGNED Halal Cover Letter FY26Q3.pdf", and "FY26Q3 Halal Specifications-Excel (1).xlsx".

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document announces the Federal Bureau of Prisons' intent to issue a solicitation (RFQP03072600011) for QUARTERLY CERTIFIED HALAL MEALS. Deliveries will be FOB Destination to the Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup, GA.

• Procurement of Quarterly Certified Halal Meals.

• Deliveries are FOB Destination.

• A letter of Kosher or Halal certification is required with the bid.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Delivery Dates: April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

• The Government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer is most advantageous, considering past performance and price.

• Solicitation availability: On or about February 17, 2026.

• Solicitation posting location: https://beta.sam.gov.

• Bids due date: No later than February 25, 2026, at 4:00pm EST.

• Delivery acceptance begins: April 1, 2026.

• Representations and certifications must be completed via ORCA (http://orca.bpn.gov).

• Evaluation factors: Past performance and price.

Not specified in this synopsis.

• All future information, including amendments, will be posted on beta.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site.
• Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000.00 or less.
• Point of Contact: CS M. Smiley (msmiley@bop.gov).
• Phone inquiries will not be responded to.