FCI TALLADEGA 3RD QTR 281 Kosher/Halal Solicitation
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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 Talladega, intends to issue solicitation 15B31326Q00000011 for Religious Certified Kosher and Halal food items for the 3rd Quarter of FY2026. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract with deliveries scheduled from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The solicitation is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Quotations are due by March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the quarterly supply of religiously certified Kosher and Halal food items, including various pre-packaged meals, beverages, and condiments. All items must adhere to strict religious certification standards, specific ingredient compositions, and packaging requirements. No substitutions are allowed for specified ingredients or preparation methods.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Deliveries from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026 (3rd Quarter FY26)
- Place of Performance: Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, AL
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Awards: The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards on a line-item basis to the lowest responsive/responsible quoter.
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST
- Submission: Completed offers may be emailed to b7jones@bop.gov or mailed/hand-carried to FCI Talladega.
- Required Forms: Complete SF 1449 (blocks 17a, 23, 24, 30a, 30b, 30c) and ensure original signatures.
- Representations & Certifications: Must be completed via ORCA at http://orca.bpn.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance. Poor past performance may result in a vendor being considered non-responsible.
- Pricing: All pricing must include shipping (FOB Destination).
Key Requirements
- Certification: All meals must be certified by a nationally accepted Orthodox Kosher or Halal Certification Agency. A certification letter, dated no more than 11 months prior to the quote date, is required.
- Packaging: Non-metallic, heat-sealed trays with clear plastic, wrapped in a separate sealed clear plastic wrapper. Trays must have one large (21 fl oz) and two smaller (6 fl oz) compartments.
- Labeling: Each meal must be marked with the appropriate certification symbol and include heating instructions.
- Ingredient Specifics: Strict guidelines for ingredients like mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, and tomato sauce; no extenders or unauthorized binders.
Logistics & Delivery
- Delivery Dates: Multiple schedules available (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly) between April 1 and June 30, 2026.
- Delivery Method: All deliveries must be palletized.
- Temperature Control: Non-frozen perishables 34-40°F; frozen foods 0°F or below.
- Inspection: Items will be inspected upon delivery. Non-compliant items will be refused and must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks.
Contact Information
- Point of Contact: B. Jones, Contract Specialist
- Email: b7jones@bop.gov
- Phone: (256) 315-4151