FMC Devens Subsistence Meat and Kosher FY26 3rd Quarter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from Devens FMC (Federal Bureau of Prisons) for food items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. It details various food items, primarily kosher and halal certified, with specific requirements for each.

The RFQ lists numerous food items categorized by UFMS #, Item Name, Unit Type Requested, Units to Order, Item Price, and Total Price. Items include a wide range of kosher and halal food products such as:

• Dressings, cereals, mayonnaise, mustard, oatmeal, sardines, bologna, juices, beans, franks, chicken meals, fish meals, meatloaf, spaghetti, omelets, beef patties, roast beef, chicken leg quarters, chicken patties, chicken breast, fish fillets, pork roast, turkey roast, cheddar cheese, margarine, mozzarella cheese, tofu, baking powder, various canned vegetables (spinach, carrots, corn, peas, tomatoes), sugar, taco shells, tartar sauce, tortilla chips, various beverage mixes, coffee cake mix, coffee, flour, pasta, peanut butter, and shortening.

Each item has detailed specifications regarding ingredients, preparation, kosher/halal certification, packaging, and weight.

This document is an RFQ, not a contract award. It outlines the items being solicited for purchase.

This document is a solicitation, and bidders are expected to provide quotes for the listed items. Specific submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not detailed in this excerpt but would be part of the full solicitation package.

No specific set-aside information is provided in this excerpt. However, the emphasis on kosher and halal certifications suggests a need for vendors to meet these specific dietary requirements.

• The document specifies that "Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher" for many items.
• Several items note that the "Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count."
• Specific storage areas (Dry, Frozen, Cold) are indicated for some items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contractor's Information Sheet for the opportunity identified by 15B20526Q00000009, related to FMC Devens - SMK for Fiscal Year 26 Quarter 3. It is intended to collect essential details from potential contractors.

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

Bidders are instructed to type or print legibly to provide this information. This form is likely required for registration, proposal submission, or contract award processes, ensuring the government has accurate contact and identification details for the contractor.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of subsistence, specifically Kosher food items, for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP) FMC Devens inmate population for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB).

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of Kosher food items, including various meals (e.g., Halal Beans & Franks Meal, Halal Chicken Cacciatore Meal, Kosher Meatloaf Meal), individual food items (e.g., Kosher Dressing, Kosher Dry Cereal, Kosher Mayonnaise, Kosher Oatmeal, Beef Patties, Chicken Leg Quarters), and pantry staples (e.g., Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Spices). Each item specifies quantity, unit, and delivery requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implied to cover FY26 2nd Quarter for the listed items.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offer Due Date: February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.

• Evaluation Criteria: Price, delivery, best value, and past performance.

• Set-Aside: 100.00% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

• NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Non-Dairy Food Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 1000 employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to whistleblower rights, confidentiality agreements, award management, subcontracting with debarred contractors, and contracting with inverted domestic corporations.

• A list of attachments is provided, including a "BidReport SKM 3rd QTR 2026.pdf".

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

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

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

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

• Federal holiday deliveries are not accepted.

• Delivery schedules must be pre-arranged with the receiving warehouse.

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

• Delivery schedules will be 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.

• Certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher Symbol; otherwise, they 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 to determine specification compliance.

• Items failing to meet specifications will be refused.

• If a product is not accepted, the Government may require repair or replacement at no additional cost.

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

• Deliveries are to FMC Devens Food Service Department.

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