FCI McDowell 4th Qtr FY 26 KOSHER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 McDowell is soliciting quotes for Kosher food items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Quotes are due by May 22, 2026, at 01:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for various Kosher food items, including specific meals like "Kosher Parve - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal" and "Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal." The "Abstract of Bids (Kosher)" document details specific food items, their components, and required quantities (e.g., unit: EA for Each). Bidders must provide their actual case count and price, and if quantities differ from posted amounts, calculations must be made to match the posted quantities. All bids must clearly state case count or weight. The required delivery date is October 18, 2024.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 15B12226Q00000017
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, at 01:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
- Delivery Date: October 18, 2024 (as specified in RFQ document)
- Place of Performance: Welch, WV 24801
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluations will be based on Past Performance, Socio-Economic Status, Overall Price, and Delivery Schedule. Technical and past performance combined are weighted at 75%. Greater emphasis will be placed on past performance and delivery schedule. Bidders are warned that failure to meet specifications or providing items with expired dates may result in being placed on a "do not award" list for the following quarter, voiding future bids. If the warehouse rejects an item, it must be respectfully picked up.
Submission Instructions
Emailed bids should be sent to jriffe@bop.gov. Bidders must complete relevant sections of the RFQ form, including blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24. If quantities differ from what is posted, bidders must perform calculations to match the posted quantities and annotate them on the bid sheet; otherwise, the line item bid price will not be accepted.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Joe Riffe (jriffe@bop.gov, 304-436-7386)
- Secondary Contact: Jermaine Jackson (j1jackson@bop.gov, 304-436-7390)