McCreary, FY26, 4th Qtr. Halal (HALAL CERT. REQUIRED)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ 15B12026Q00000005) is issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (USP) McCreary, KY, for the acquisition of Certified Halal Meals for FY26 4th Quarter.

• Procurement of Certified Halal Meals.

• Strict adherence to item specifications is mandatory; no substitutions, alternate items, or alternate packaging will be accepted.

• Offerors must submit a valid Halal Certification letter for all quoted items with their bid.

• Performance Period: July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price, inclusive of all shipping and internal processing costs.

• Payment: Orders exceeding $15,000 via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); orders $15,000 and under via Government Purchase Card.

• Submission Deadline: May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Via email to cparker@bop.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote is most advantageous, considering specifications met, past performance, and price.

• Inquiries: Must be submitted in writing to ADM FAO CO C. Parker, cparker@bop.gov. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.

• NAICS Code: 311999.

• This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns.

• Faith-based and Community-based organizations are encouraged to submit quotes.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov.

• Quotes must be firm-fixed price.

• Failure to comply with specifications may result in disqualification or refusal of delivery.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP McCreary, for FY26 4th Quarter Halal food items. The government is seeking quotations for these supplies.

• Procurement of Halal food items for the 4th quarter of FY26.

• Halal Certification is required and must be attached with the bid.

• No specification substitutions are authorized.

• Contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (USP McCreary) on or before the close of business on May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

• The document states that "This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers."

• It also notes that "This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service."

• The RFQ is not explicitly marked as a small business set-aside.

• Bidders are instructed to sign and return the RFQ.

• The document references "See the attached Specification Quote Sheet" and "See Continuation Sheet(s)" for further details, which were not provided in the input.

• Several standard contract clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to System for Award Management Maintenance, Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors, and Contractor Privacy Requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the detailed specifications for various Halal meals. It serves as a critical attachment to the solicitation, defining the exact requirements for food items to be procured. Bidders must adhere strictly to these specifications, as failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in the quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted.

• Meal Types: Details 12 different Halal meal configurations, including:
  • Fish Fillet Meal (14 oz)
  • Beans and Franks Meal (18 oz)
  • Chicken Wing Meal (16 oz)
  • Chicken Cacciatore Meal (20 oz)
  • Chicken Chow Mein Meal (20 oz)
  • Turkey Cutlet Meal (16 oz)
  • Meatloaf Meal (16 oz)
  • Hawaiian Meatballs Meal (15 oz)
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal (20 oz)
  • Cheese Omelet Meal (7 oz)
  • Spanish Omelet Meal (7 oz)
  • Bologna Luncheon Meat (4 oz)
• Ingredient Breakdown: Each meal specifies the type and weight of main components, sauces, sides, and any specific preparation instructions (e.g., "not Breaded," "made from chunked and formed white meat").
• Meat Specifications: For meat items, limits on fat content (e.g., "not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients") and binders/extenders (e.g., "not more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein") are provided.
• Packaging: For the Bologna Luncheon Meat, specifications include "Frozen, 4 Ounce multiple slice portion, (Shelf Stable may be 1-4 oz slice) Wrapped in Sealed Plastic." It also notes that "Each individual package must be marked with the halal certification symbol."
• Quantity Information: Unit of Issue is consistently 'EA' (Each), with varying 'Units to Order' listed for each item (e.g., 240, 60, 80, 180, 20, 200).

This document is essential for bidders to understand the precise product requirements. Bidders must ensure their proposed offerings meet all listed specifications, including ingredient composition, weight, preparation, and packaging. Any deviation could lead to disqualification. The 'Units to Order' column provides an indication of potential quantities for each meal type.