FY26 4th QTR-Kosher
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Mendota is soliciting quotes for Special Dietary Kosher Food Items for its facility in Mendota, CA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), with an anticipated award date around May 26, 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of various Kosher food items, including:
- Kosher Cereal (individually packaged 1 oz, Wheat, Bran Flakes)
- Kosher Farina (Instant, Plain, 1 oz packet)
- Kosher Jelly (various flavors, 10 gram individual portion)
- Kosher Mayonnaise (various types, 9 gram packet) All items must be marked with kosher certification. Delivery is required between June 1 and June 15, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PST, F.O.B. Destination. Specific temperature requirements apply for perishable and frozen foods (34-40°F for perishable, 0°F or below for frozen).
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 15B62026Q00000009
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (single or multiple awards)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 700 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business, specifically 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Place of Performance: Federal Correctional Institution, Mendota, CA 93640
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes are due by May 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the best value to the Government, based on the following factors:
- Price: Fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Prior experience and similar performances.
- Technical: Product Offered (identify brand or manufacturer).
Quotes must be submitted in .pdf format via email only to fheu@bop.gov and n1garcia@bop.gov. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date.
Key Provisions & Clauses
This acquisition incorporates FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions), and various other FAR provisions and clauses, including those related to System for Award Management, small business programs, labor laws, and Buy American Act. Full text is available at www.acquisition.gov/FAR-overhaul.
Contact Information
For questions, email Fong Heu (fheu@bop.gov) or Nathan Garcia (n1garcia@bop.gov). Questions must be submitted via email; no phone calls.