FY26 PASSOVER FOOD ITEMS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "FY26 PASSOVER FOOD ITEMS" to be provided to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Victorville. The government is procuring a variety of food items specifically for Passover.

The solicitation details a schedule of specific food items required, including but not limited to:

• Passover continental breakfast w/tuna and mayo
• Passover margarine
• Passover chicken soup w/ chicken and matzo ball
• Passover sliced salami and bologna
• Passover pot roast of beef, boiled beef, boiled chicken, and filet of sole
• Passover eggplant parmesan, gefilte fish, and matzo wafers
• Passover brownie cupcakes and wrapped nut cakes
• Passover grape juice and tuna pouches
• Passover teabags, sugar substitute, and apple juice
• Passover Roast chicken w/ Potatoes and seasoned carrots
• Passover sedar box
• Freight services

Each item has a specified quantity and unit of measure (CS - Case). The period of performance for all items is from January 30, 2026, to March 26, 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: January 30, 2026 - March 26, 2026

• Offer Due Date: February 02, 2026, 10:30 AM PT

• Solicitation Number: 15B61626Q00000003

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. These clauses and any addenda are attached.

• The acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Food Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 700 Employees

• The delivery address is Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Victorville, 13777 AIR EXPRESSWAY BOULEVARD, Victorville, CA 92394.

• Contact for solicitation information: Francisco DeJesus at fdejesus@bop.gov or (760) 246-2470.

• An attachment titled "Passover 2026 Auto Order Form.xlsx" is listed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC), Victorville, California, to procure FY26 Passover Food Items and other food-related items. It is an "all or nothing" solicitation, meaning bidders must bid on all items.

• Bidders must provide FY26 Passover Food Items and other food-related items.

• All items must meet exact specifications as annotated on the solicitation.

• No "pen changes" or substitutions are allowed; deviations may result in exclusion from award.

• Deliveries must be palletized.

• Non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34-40 degrees F.

• Frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below.

• Certified Religious Diet items must be marked with a Kosher Symbol.

• All items must comply with BOP National Menu Specifications (contractors must obtain a copy prior to quoting).

• Items will be closely inspected, and receipt may be conditional for up to three days.

• The period of performance for delivery is on or before March 26, 2026.

• Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. No deliveries on Federal Holidays or Weekends.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically.

• Quotations must be received no later than the posted date on the solicitation.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the best overall value, considering price and other factors.

• Evaluation factors include: Past Performance, Ability to Deliver as per Specification and Time/Delivery Requirements, and Cost/Price. Past Performance and Ability to Deliver are significantly more important than Cost/Price.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

• Contractors must complete representations and certifications via ORCA.

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number must be included with the quotation.

• Include a contact phone number and email address where awards may be sent.

• Failure to deliver within the specified date range may result in awarding to the next lowest vendor.

• Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) upon issuance of a Purchase Order.

• Invoices should be sent to VIX-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Contact Francisco DeJesus (fdejesus@bop.gov) for questions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services," is a standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause. It is incorporated by reference into contracts to ensure compliance with various laws and executive orders applicable to the acquisition of commercial products and services.

This clause lists numerous FAR clauses that a contractor must comply with. These clauses cover a wide range of requirements, including:

• Prohibitions on certain agreements and contracting practices (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, telecommunications equipment, ByteDance applications).
• Requirements related to small business subcontracting, HUBZone concerns, and other small business programs.
• Provisions for whistleblower protections and contractor business ethics.
• Requirements for reporting executive compensation and subcontract awards.
• Clauses related to service contract labor standards, minimum wages, and paid sick leave.
• Prohibitions and restrictions related to foreign purchases, trade agreements, and private security functions.
• Requirements for privacy training, Buy American provisions, and tax on foreign procurements.
• Clauses related to payment terms, electronic funds transfer, and third-party payments.
• Provisions for Comptroller General examination of records.

Bidders must understand that compliance with these FAR clauses is a mandatory part of any contract awarded under this solicitation. The specific clauses incorporated by reference will dictate many of the contractor's obligations and responsibilities throughout the performance of the contract. Potential offerors should review these clauses to ensure they can meet all stipulated requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the general specifications for religious diet meals, likely intended as a quote sheet for potential vendors. It details the requirements for Orthodox Kosher certification, packaging, meal composition, and specific ingredient percentages for certain dishes.

• Religious Certification: Meals must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher agency. A letter of certification, no more than 11 months old, must be provided.
• Kosher Compliance: Items will not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, mind-altering substances, enzymes, or chemicals.
• Packaging: Meals must be in non-metallic, microwave/oven-safe packaging, heat-sealed with a clear plastic wrapper. Trays should have one large and two smaller compartments.
• Meal Composition: Specific requirements for mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, green beans, lima beans) and peas and carrots, including maximum weight percentages for individual components.
• Mashed Potatoes: Must be made from commercially prepared potato flakes or fresh potatoes, with strict limitations on added water and binders.
• Tomato Sauce: Must be commercially prepared or crushed/pureed tomatoes/paste, with binder limitations.
• Quoting: Pricing must identify meals as either frozen or shelf-stable.

This document is crucial for vendors to understand the specific product requirements and certification standards necessary to bid on this opportunity. Bidders must ensure their offerings meet all listed specifications, including ingredient percentages and packaging, and be able to provide the required Kosher certification.