FCI MANCHESTER FY26 2ND QTR MEAT/SUBS/KOSHER REQUIREMENT
ID: 15B11026Q00000003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI MANCHESTERMANCHESTER, KY, 40962, USA

NAICS

Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cd2b2480bff64c48b7d9254c1ea297a6/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified vendors to provide subsistence items, specifically meat and kosher products, for the Federal Correctional Institute in Manchester, Kentucky, under solicitation number 15B11026Q00000003. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, requiring vendors to deliver a variety of food items, including beef, chicken, fish, turkey, and various dry goods, within 30 days of order receipt, adhering to strict quality and delivery standards. The timely provision of food is crucial for the operational efficiency of the facility, and the government will evaluate bids based on price and past performance, with quotes due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on December 17, 2025. Interested vendors should direct inquiries and submit quotes to Andre Cawood at akcawood@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andre Cawood
    akcawood@bop.gov
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    0. POST TO SAM.gov-Subsistence, Meat, Kosher FY26 2ND QTR.docx
    The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institute, Manchester, issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 15B11026Q00000003) for commercial food items. This is a total small business set-aside. Awards will be made to responsible quoters offering the best value based on price and a
    1. Quote Sheet Cover Subsistence, Meat, Kosher FY26 2ND QTR.pdf
    The provided document, titled “CONTRACTOR’S INFORMATION SHEET,” is a form for prospective contractors bidding on RFP 15B11025Q00000014 for FCI Manchester, specifically for Subsistence/Meat/Kosher services during Fiscal Year 26 Quarter 1. The form requests essential identification and contact details from the bidding company. Required information includes the company’s name, Unique Entity ID, Cage Code, the point of contact’s name, email address, and phone number. This document is a standard component of government RFPs, designed to gather necessary administrative information from vendors interested in providing goods or services to federal facilities, ensuring proper identification and communication throughout the procurement process.
    15B11026Q00000003 FY26 2ND QTR BID REPORT MEAT SUBS KOSHER.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Manchester, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 15B11026Q00000003 for subsistence items, specifically meat and kosher products, for the inmate population. The RFQ, issued on December 2, 2025, is a small business set-aside. Evaluation criteria will be based on price and past performance. The document details a comprehensive list of required food items, including various types of beef, chicken, fish, turkey, hot dogs, Italian sausage, tofu, margarine, and a wide array of dry goods like beans, cereals, canned vegetables, spices, pasta, rice, salt, sugar, and various tomato products. It also includes frozen items such as tortillas and tortilla chips. The file also outlines numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Executive Orders that the contractor must comply with, covering areas like small business utilization, labor standards, anti-trafficking, and Buy American provisions. Bids are due by December 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM E.T.
    3. DELIVERY SCHEDULE-Subsistence, Meat, Kosher FY26 2ND QTR.pdf
    The FCI Manchester Food Service Department requires specific delivery conditions for subsistence, meat, and kosher products. Deliveries must occur within 30 days of order receipt, between 7:30 am and 2:00 pm EST, excluding federal holidays, and must be pre-arranged. Strict adherence to schedules is enforced, with non-conformance leading to contract breaches. All deliveries are subject to close inspection for quality, temperature (34-41°F for perishables, above 34°F for canned goods, 0°F or below for frozen items), and proper kosher labeling. Unacceptable items must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks of notification or they will be disposed of. Failure to meet these specifications and delivery schedules will negatively impact the contractor's past performance record, potentially affecting future government award decisions.
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