FY26 Passover

SOL #: 15B21126Q00000005Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
FCI OTISVILLE
OTISVILLE, NY, 10963, United States

Place of Performance

Otisville, NY

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

Food, Oils And Fats (8945)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 29, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Feb 2, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 Otisville is soliciting quotations for FY26 Passover subsistence requirements. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks vendors to supply a variety of food items, including certified Kosher meals, for delivery to FCI Otisville, NY. Quotes are due by February 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for the provision of subsistence items for Passover, as detailed in the attached requirements worksheets. The list includes specific food items such as Continental Breakfast, Cheese Blintz, Beef Goulash, Salmon, Ribeye Beef, Apple/Grape Juice, Roast Chicken, Seder Plate, Matzo, and Chicken Soup with Matzo Ball. For Kosher meals, vendors must hold a valid CRC certification.

Delivery Requirements

All awarded items are expected to be delivered by the end of February 2026. Deliveries must be coordinated with the Food Service Warehouse due to limited storage and are strictly by appointment only. Dry goods are accepted Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, while frozen goods must arrive no later than 1:30 pm. Deliveries are not accepted on Federal holidays. All items must be palletized and accessible for a pallet jack, as BOP staff will not unload trailers. Specific temperature requirements apply: non-frozen perishables (34-41°F), canned goods (>34°F and not frozen), and frozen foods (0°F or below). Items received out of date, prior thawed, or not complying with BOP National Menu Specifications will be refused. Certified religious diet items (Kosher (OU), Halal) must be appropriately marked. Unacceptable items must be picked up by the vendor within one week at their expense.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business
  • NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for awards over $15,000; FFP Government Purchase Card transaction for awards under $15,000.
  • Delivery: 14 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), Freight on Board (FOB) to FCI Otisville, 2 Mile Drive, Otisville, NY 10963.
  • Anticipated Awards: Multiple awards based on pricing per line item.

Evaluation Criteria

Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government, considering:

  1. Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
  2. Past Performance: Go/No-Go evaluation based on:
    • Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries. Documented late deliveries will result in "No-Go."
    • Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Recurring issues will result in "No-Go." Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating for past performance will be considered eligible for award.

Submission & Contact

  • Quotes Due: February 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
  • Submission Method: Email quotes only to Daniel Sabo, Contract Specialist, at dsabo@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.
  • Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
  • Delivery Contact: Keith Travers (kptravers@bop.gov, 845-386-6880) or Caleb Nolan (845-386-6819) for delivery coordination.
  • Important: Read all solicitation documents thoroughly. Monitor SAM.gov for any amendments or updates.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jan 29, 2026
FY26 Passover | GovScope