FCI JESUP FY26Q3 KOSHER
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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 Jesup, is soliciting for Quarterly Kosher Food Items under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number RFQP03072600010. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract, requiring specific kosher meals and individual food items for delivery to Jesup, GA. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the procurement of a wide range of kosher food items for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026). Key requirements include:
- Specific Kosher Meals: Including Kosher Parve and Kosher Meat meals (e.g., fish fillet, beans and franks, chicken wing, chicken cacciatore, chow mein, turkey cutlet, meatloaf, Hawaiian meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs, pasta with vegetable protein meat sauce, lasagna).
- Individual Kosher Items: Such as bologna, sardines, oatmeal, farina, vegetable juice, dressing, catsup, mustard, peanut butter, coffee, sugar substitute, and sardines.
- Kosher Certification: All items must have a kosher certification (hechsher) on the packaging, and a letter of kosher certification must be included with the quote.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Federal Correctional Institution (Jesup), 2600 HWY 301 South, Jesup, Ga 31599. Deliveries will not be accepted sooner than April 1, 2026.
- Specifications: Strict adherence to stated item specifications is required; no alternate items or packaging will be accepted.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Faith-based and Community-based organizations are eligible.
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations), with a small business size standard of 1-500 employees.
- Awards: The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards, and may award item by item, in groups of items, or in aggregate.
- Payment: Orders over $15,000 will be awarded on a firm-fixed price purchase order and paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Orders under $15,000 will be paid using a government purchase card.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Deadline: February 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Bids must be submitted via email to msmiley@bop.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a best-value basis, considering specification met, past performance, and price. Offers must be conforming and most advantageous to the Government.
- Required Documents: Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 if they do not have current Representations & Certifications in SAM.gov.
- Inquiries: All questions should be directed to CS M. Smiley via email at msmiley@bop.gov. Phone inquiries will not be responded to.
Additional Notes
Failure to comply with item specifications may result in the quoted item not being considered for award or being refused upon delivery. All future information and amendments will be distributed via beta.sam.gov.