FMC Devens SMK 4th Quarter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of subsistence, specifically meat and kosher items, for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP) FMC Devens inmate population for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The contract will be awarded to a single company.

• Provision of subsistence, meat, and kosher food items.

• Delivery to FMC Devens inmate population.

• The specific items and quantities are detailed in the "Bid Report" attachment.

• The period of performance is for FY26 4th Quarter.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but is indicated as a "SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES."

• Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of the solicitation form.

• The offer due date is May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

• Evaluation criteria will be based on price, delivery, best value, and past performance.

• The solicitation is set aside for Small Business (as indicated by the presence of FAR 52.219-6 (DEV) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside).

• NAICS Code: 311999, Size Standard: 1000.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses and provisions by reference, including deviations.

• Key clauses include FAR 52.212-4 (Terms and Conditions) and FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation).

• An attachment titled "BidReport SKM 4th QTR 2026.pdf" contains detailed item information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) detailing various food items, primarily "Certified Foods" and "Halal Meals," for procurement. It lists specific items with descriptions, unit types, and quantities.

• Certified Foods: Includes items such as Kosher Beverage, Kosher Coffee, Kosher Dry Cereal, Kosher Farina, Kosher Mayonnaise, and Kosher Mustard, with detailed descriptions of ingredients and packaging.
• Halal Meals: Features a variety of Halal meals including Beans & Franks, Cheese Omelet, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Chow Mein, Chicken Wing Meal, Fish Fillet Meal, Meatballs Meal, Meatloaf Meal, Spaghetti & Meatballs Meal, Spanish Omelet Meal, and Turkey Cutlet Meal, each with specific ingredient breakdowns and weight requirements.
• Other Food Items: Encompasses a wide range of products including Beef Patties, Ground Beef, Roast Beef, Chicken Leg Quarters, Chicken Patties, Boneless/Skinless Chicken, Fish Fillets, Italian Sausage, Pork Roast, Turkey Roast, Butter, Tofu, Apples, Applesauce, various Beans, Beets, Carrots, Catsup, Cereal (Bran Flakes, Grits, Oatmeal), Corn, Cornstarch, Salad Dressing, Fruit Cocktail, Green Beans, Kosher Jelly, Kosher Peanut Butter, Kosher Tuna Fish, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Mixed Vegetables, Mustard, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta (Elbow Macaroni, Spaghetti), Pears, Peas, Pickle Relish, Pineapple, Rice, Salad Oil, Shortening, Soup Base, Spinach, Taco Shells, Tomato Paste, and Tortilla Chips.

This document serves as a detailed list of food items required, outlining specific product requirements, certifications (Kosher, Halal), ingredients, packaging, and quantities. Bidders should review these specifications to determine their ability to supply the requested items and prepare their quotes accordingly.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the delivery schedule and requirements for subsistence meat and kosher products for FMC Devens Food Service Department.

• Deliveries are required within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

• Deliveries must occur between 7:30 am and 2:00 pm EST.

• Federal holiday deliveries are not accepted and must be pre-arranged.

• Upon award, the Food Service Warehouse must be contacted prior to delivery for approval or adjustments.

• Delivery schedules are strictly enforced; failure to deliver within the established timeframe is considered nonconformance.

• All items will be closely inspected.

• All deliveries must be palletized.

• Non-frozen and perishable foods must be delivered between 34°F and 41°F.

• Frozen foods must be delivered at 0°F or below; products indicating prior thawing will be refused.

• All certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher Symbol or will be refused.

• All offered items must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency, with documentation provided.

• Receipt of delivery may be conditional for up to three (3) days for examination and testing.

• Some items may require thawing and cooking for specification compliance.

• Items failing to meet specifications will be refused.

• If a product is not accepted, the Government may require repair, replacement, or reperformance at no increase in contract price.

• Conditionally received items found unacceptable must be picked up by the vendor within two (2) weeks of notification, or they will be disposed of by warehouse staff.

• Items must meet specifications as indicated on the solicitation and award.

• Deliveries are to the FMC Devens Food Service Warehouse.

• Contractor failure to meet delivery schedules or conform to specifications will negatively affect past performance history, potentially impacting future award decisions and responsibility findings.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Contractor's Information Sheet" for the opportunity identified by 15B20526Q00000024, related to FMC Devens - SMK for Fiscal Year 26 Quarter 4. It requires contractors to provide essential contact and identification details.

• Name of Company
• Unique Entity ID
• Cage Code
• Point of Contact Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number

Bidders are instructed to "Type or Print Legibly" the requested information. This form is likely a required submission for potential vendors to provide necessary details for contracting or pre-qualification purposes.