FY26 PASSOVER FOOD ITEMS
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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 (BOP), specifically the Federal Correctional Complex Victorville, CA, has issued Solicitation 15B61626Q00000003 for FY26 Passover Kosher Food Items. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Bidders must provide a comprehensive range of certified Kosher Passover food items. Quotes are due by Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply various Kosher Passover food items, including continental breakfast, margarine, chicken soup, sliced meats (salami, bologna), main courses (pot roast, boiled beef/chicken, filet of sole, eggplant parmesan, roast chicken), gefilte fish, matzo wafers, desserts (brownie cupcakes, nut cakes), beverages (grape juice, apple juice, teabags), tuna pouches, sugar substitute, and sedar boxes. Freight services are also required. All items must meet exact specifications, be Kosher Passover certified by a nationally accepted Orthodox Kashrut Organization, and comply with BOP National Menu Specifications. This is an "all or nothing" solicitation, requiring bids on all items.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: January 30, 2026, to March 26, 2026
- Delivery Deadline: All deliveries must be complete no later than March 26, 2026, to FCC Victorville, CA.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. PST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Francisco DeJesus at fdejesus@bop.gov.
- Required Documents: Written quote on the attached BRQ SF1449, Kosher certification with bid, Solicitation Number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and vendor point of contact.
- Pricing: Individual pricing for each line item, including shipping (FOB Destination). Pricing must be valid for 30 days beyond the anticipated award date.
- Evaluation: Best Value Determination, considering Price and Past Performance as approximately equal. Past Performance and Ability to Deliver (as per specification and time/delivery requirements) are significantly more important than Cost/Price. Poor past performance may result in a non-responsible vendor determination.
Key Specifications & Requirements
- Certification: All prepared foods must be certified by a nationally accepted Orthodox Kashrut Organization (e.g., OU, OK, Star-K, KOF-K, KAJ, OKS, OV, CRC). A certification letter (no more than 11 months old) must be provided.
- Ingredient Restrictions: Kosher items must not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, mind-altering substances, enzymes, or chemicals.
- Packaging: Non-metallic, microwave/oven-safe, heat-sealed with clear plastic wrapper, specific tray compartments.
- Delivery: Palletized, temperature-controlled for perishables (34-40°F) and frozen foods (0°F or below). Deliveries accepted Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm, no federal holidays/weekends.
- Compliance: Adherence to FAR 52.212-5 and BOP National Menu Specifications. Contractors must be registered in SAM and complete representations/certifications via ORCA.
Point of Contact
Francisco DeJesus, Contract Specialist, fdejesus@bop.gov.