FCI TALLADEGA 3RD QTR 281 Kosher/Halal Presolicitation
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, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Talladega, AL, intends to issue a presolicitation (15B31326Q00000011) for Religious Certified Kosher and Halal food items. This requirement is for quarterly subsistence and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks vendors to provide Religious Certified Kosher and Halal food items for quarterly subsistence. Deliveries are required to be FOB Destination at FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe RD, Talladega, Alabama 35160. The specific delivery period for this requirement is from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: Deliveries scheduled for April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
- Solicitation Release: Anticipated on or about February 23, 2026, on www.sam.gov.
- Quotes Due: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Central Time).
- Published: February 19, 2026.
Evaluation & Award
The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards to responsible vendor(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous. Quotations will be evaluated based on price and past performance. Vendors with poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, not meeting specifications) may be deemed non-responsible. All pricing must include shipping.
Submission Requirements & Contact
Offerors are required to complete their representations and certifications via the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov, as per FAR 52.212-3. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations are encouraged to participate. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000.
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for the official solicitation and any amendments. The primary point of contact is B. Jones, Contract Specialist, FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, 35160. Email: b7jones@bop.gov, Phone: (256) 315-4151. Completed offers may be emailed or mailed to B. Jones.