FY26 QTR3 FCI MARION HALAL
Overview
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Marion is soliciting offers for Certified Halal Meals for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type, with a performance period from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Offers are due by February 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of various certified Halal meals and luncheon meats. Key items include:
- Certified Halal Fish Fillet Meal (14 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Cacciatore Meal (20 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Turkey Cutlet Meal (16 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Hawaiian Meatballs Meal (15 oz)
- Certified Halal - Spanish Omelet Meal (7 oz)
- Certified Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat (4 oz)
Each item has specific requirements regarding ingredients, weight, preparation methods (e.g., breaded, chunked, formed), and packaging, including individual packaging and clear Halal certification marking.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation/RFP/RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Marion, 4500 Prison Rd., Marion, IL 62959
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8945 (Food, Oils And Fats)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Offer Due Date: February 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT (22:00Z)
- Published Date: February 10, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation document. Submissions should be sent via email, with bidders specifically instructed to "PLEASE EMAIL ONLY PAGES WITH BIDS." The solicitation incorporates by reference standard FAR clauses including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5.
Additional Notes
The document includes standard contract clauses such as "Variation in Quantity" and "Ordering," along with "DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements (JAN 2022)" detailing privacy and data handling obligations.