McCreary, FY26, 4th Qtr. Kosher (Kosher Cert. Required)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Religious Diet Specifications Quote Sheet" for RFQ: 15B12026Q00000004, which requires Kosher certification. It details specific food items, their ingredients, and quantities required for the USP McCreary Pine Knot, KY 42635 institution. Bidders must comply with these specifications, as no substitutions will be accepted. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.

• Lists 40 distinct food items, including various Kosher Parve, Kosher Meat, and Kosher Dairy meals and components.
• Each item specifies the "Item Description" with detailed ingredient requirements (e.g., weight of components, types of meat/fish, absence of artificial colors).
• Includes "Unit of Issue," "Units to Order," "Price Per Unit," and "Total" columns for quoting purposes.
• Emphasizes that failure to comply with the specifications will result in the item not being considered for award.
• Requires that each individual package be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

This document is critical for potential bidders as it outlines the exact product specifications for a range of food items. Bidders must carefully review each item to ensure their offerings meet all stated requirements, particularly regarding ingredients, kosher certification, and packaging. The "Units to Order" provides an indication of the potential volume for each item. Failure to meet these detailed specifications will disqualify bids for the respective items.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (15B12026Q00000004) is a request for quotation (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (USP) McCreary, KY. It is for the acquisition of Kosher items for FY26 4th Quarter.

• The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 311999.

• All quoted items must have a valid Kosher Certification letter submitted with the bid.

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

• Performance Period: July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026.

• Award Basis: Best value, considering specifications met, past performance, and price. Award may be made item-by-item, in groups, or in aggregate.

• Quotes must be firm-fixed price, including all shipping and internal processing costs.

• Payment for orders exceeding $15,000 will be via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); orders $15,000 and under will be paid via Government Purchase Card.

• Bids must be submitted via email to cparker@bop.gov no later than May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• All inquiries must be submitted in writing to ADM FAO CO C. Parker at cparker@bop.gov. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.

• 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.

• Representations and Certifications must be current in SAM.gov or included with the quote per FAR 52.212-3.

• This RFQ is issued under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) guidelines.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for FY26 4th Quarter Kosher food items. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP McCreary, is issuing this solicitation.

• Procurement of FY26 4th Quarter Kosher food items.

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

• No substitutions to the specification are authorized; bids with substitutions will not be accepted.

• The period of performance is from 07/01/2026 to 07/31/2026.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP McCreary, 330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, KY 42635) on or before the close of business on 05/14/2026 at 12:00 ET.

• The RFQ, along with the attached Specification Quote Sheet, must be signed and returned.

• The document notes that this is a request for information and submitted quotations are not offers.

• The document is marked as "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• Several 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.