Religious Diet Items for USP Lee QTR3 FY26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, USP Lee is soliciting proposals for Religious Diet Items for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026) at its facility in Pennington Gap, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Offers are due by March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various religious diet items, including specific Halal and Kosher meals and individual food products. Key items include:
- Halal: Fish Fillet, Meatloaf, Spaghetti & Meatballs meals.
- Kosher: Instant Coffee, Dry Cereal, Instant Oatmeal, Potato Chips, Sardines, Tuna, Vegetable Juice. Detailed descriptions, including ingredients, certifications (Halal, Kosher), and packaging requirements, are provided for each item. Weekly deliveries will be established by Food Service.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Deliveries are required by April 30, 2026, for most items, with specific quantities outlined. Weekly deliveries will be determined by Food Service.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 700 Employees
- Solicitation Number: 15B11726Q00000010
- Published Date: March 10, 2026
- Offer Due Date: March 13, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Anticipated Award Date: March 20, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to J1Shuler@bop.gov and jprice@bop.gov. No faxed or mailed offers will be accepted. Offerors should use SF 1449 or letterhead stationery, including specific details as outlined in FAR 52.212-1.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on: 1) Past Performance, 2) Technical Capability of the Item, and 3) Price.
- Important Considerations: Offerors must pay close attention to the size of the container, description, and number of units of issue. Substitutions must be clearly indicated.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is restricted to small businesses. All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and include their Unique Entity ID number. Annual representations and certifications must be completed electronically via SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future information, amendments, or award notices. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be available. Questions can be directed to Jason Shuler or Jeremy Price at 276-546-0150 ext 4010.