FCI Leavenworth FY26 QTR 4 Kosher
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 (BOP), specifically FCI Leavenworth, is soliciting quotes for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to provide Kosher food items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This requirement covers deliveries between July 1, 2026, and July 31, 2026, to FCI Leavenworth, KS. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 29, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires the provision of various kosher meals and food items, including chicken wing, meatloaf, pasta, lasagna, omelets, tuna, sardines, vegetable juice, mustard, and peanut butter. All items must strictly adhere to detailed specifications outlined in the "QTR 4 Kosher Specs.xlsx" document and CID standards. Delivery is required within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to FCI Leavenworth, 1300 Metropolitan Ave., Leavenworth, KS 66048, on a Freight on Board (FOB) basis.
Key Requirements for Bidders
Bidders must ensure all products meet stringent kosher dietary laws and specific requirements:
- Religious Certification: All items must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency. A letter of certification, dated no more than 11 months prior to the quote date, is mandatory.
- Ingredient Restrictions: Items must not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, mind-altering substances, enzymes, or chemicals. Specific ingredient percentages and preparation methods are detailed for certain items.
- Packaging & Labeling: Meals require non-metallic, microwave/oven-safe, heat-sealed, and wrapped trays. Individual items must be in sealed pouches or cans with easy-open tops. Each package must be marked with the kosher certification symbol. Heating directions must be provided.
- No Substitutions: No specification substitutions will be accepted.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The government anticipates making multiple awards based on pricing per line item to responsible quoters offering the best value. Awards over $15,000 will be FFP Purchase Orders, while those under $15,000 will be FFP Government Purchase Card transactions. Contractor signature acceptance is required within 48 hours for subsequent awards. The NAICS code is 311999 with a 700-employee size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Kathleen Wood at kwood1@bop.gov. Bidders must use the attached spreadsheet file, adding a per unit price next to items they wish to quote, and specifying how items will be packaged. The vendor information sheet, found on the last page of the synopsis, must also be completed and returned with the spreadsheet. Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close date. Evaluation will be based on Price and Past Performance, with past performance assessed on a Go/No-Go basis for timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness.