The FCI Jesup facility is soliciting bids for Halal meals for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The Request for Proposal (RFP) specifies 12 distinct Halal meal options, ranging from fish fillets and chicken meals to meatloaf and omelets, along with Halal bologna. Each meal has detailed ingredient, weight, and preparation specifications. A strict requirement is that all items must be certified Halal by an accredited agency, with no substitutions allowed. The certification must adhere to Islamic dietary laws, prohibiting pork, alcohol, certain animal-derived ingredients, and ensuring proper slaughtering methods. Meals must be provided in non-metallic, microwave-safe, three-compartment trays, individually sealed, and clearly marked with the Halal certification symbol. Quoters must provide a certification letter dated within 11 months of the quote, and heating instructions are mandatory. This RFP underscores the facility's commitment to providing religiously compliant meals while maintaining high standards for food quality and safety.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup, GA, is issuing Solicitation RFQP03072600007 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for HALAL items for FY26, 2nd Qtr. (January 1st, 2026, through March 31st, 2026). This solicitation, under NAICS code 311999 (1-500 employees), is 100% set-aside for small businesses. Award will be based on best value, considering specifications, past performance, and price, with offerors responsible for shipping and processing costs. Orders over $15,000 will be firm-fixed price purchase orders, while those under $15,000 will use a government purchase card. Bidders must include FAR 52.212-3 or have current SAM records. Strict adherence to item specifications is required, with no substitutions. Bids are due via email to msmiley@bop.gov by November 20th, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. All questions should be directed to Maranda Smiley via email.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup, GA, is issuing solicitation RFQP03072600007 for quarterly certified Halal meals. This firm-fixed-price contract requires delivery to the Jesup facility between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026. The government may award single or multiple contracts, prioritizing price over past performance. The solicitation will be available on beta.sam.gov around November 10, 2025, with bids due by November 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card for awards under $15,000. Offerors must complete representations and certifications via ORCA and include a Halal certification letter with their bid. CS M. Smiley is the point of contact.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCI Jesup) issued Request for Quotation RFQP03072600007 for Certified Halal Meals for Q2 FY26, with a delivery date of January 1, 2026, and a quote submission deadline of November 20, 2025. This is not a small business set-aside. The request includes detailed federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses and Department of Justice (DOJ) security requirements for contractors and subcontractors, especially concerning information security, data confidentiality, and cloud computing. Key requirements include compliance with FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP standards, mandatory security awareness training, incident reporting within one hour of discovery, and strict controls on DOJ information access and storage. An Authorization to Operate (ATO) is required for all covered information systems, and contractors must ensure subcontractors also comply with these security mandates. The Anti-Deficiency Act applies, making payment contingent on fund availability.