FCI SCHUYLKILL FY26 3RD QUARTER KOSHER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 (BOP), FCI Schuylkill, is soliciting quotations (RFQ) for Kosher and Halal food items and meals for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This acquisition is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. The purpose is to secure a supply of certified religious diet food products for inmates. Quotes are due by March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of various certified Kosher and Halal food items and meals. Specific items include, but are not limited to, Cheese Omelet Meal, Chicken Cacciatore Meal, Beans and Franks Meal, Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal, Turkey Cutlet Meal, Fish Fillet Meal, Meatloaf Meal, Chicken Wing Meal, as well as Kosher food items like Sugar Substitute, Vegetable Juice, Sardines, Coffee, Potato Chips, and Tuna. All products must meet specific dietary requirements and certifications (Halal, Kosher, Parve) and adhere to detailed ingredient lists and preparation instructions where applicable.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP). Awards over $15,000 will be via Purchase Order; awards under $15,000 via Government Purchase Card.
- Anticipated Awards: Multiple awards are intended based on pricing per line item.
- Period of Performance: Primarily April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with some items potentially starting January 1, 2026.
- Delivery: All products must be delivered within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to FCI Schuylkill, Minersville, PA 17954. Deliveries are accepted Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST. Strict adherence to delivery schedules, product inspection, and packaging requirements (palletized, marked, temperature control, Kosher Symbol on individual packages) is mandatory.
Set-Aside
This acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 700 employees.
Evaluation Factors
Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, assessing:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries.
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating for past performance will be considered eligible.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
Quotes must be submitted via email to Stephanie Sandler, Contracting Officer, at ssandler@bop.gov no later than March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes. Offerors must complete and submit a Contractor's Information Sheet, including company name, UEI, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, email, and phone number.