FCI MIAMI, FL SUBSISTENCE MEAT RELIGIOUS DIET REQUIREMENTS 4TH QUARTER FY26

The U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 15B30926Q00000005) on behalf of the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Miami, Florida. This commercial acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS codes 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and 311511 (Dairy). The solicitation seeks to procure various subsistence items, including dry beans, rice, pasta, spices, kosher and halal religious diet meals, dairy products, and institutional kitchen supplies. The government intends to make multiple line-item awards resulting in firm-fixed-price purchase orders or government purchase card transactions. Key evaluation factors for award include price reasonableness and past performance, specifically focusing on delivery timeliness and order accuracy. Deliveries must be completed within 21 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) on a Freight on Board (F.O.B.) Destination basis to FCI Miami. All products must conform to the Federal Bureau of Prisons National Menu Specifications, FDA food safety regulations, and strict packaging standards. Catch-weight items require detailed bills of lading, and religious diet items must feature certified Kosher or Halal markings. Completed quote packages must be submitted electronically to the designated contract specialists by 12:30 p.m. EST on August 17, 2026, and quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days.