FCI McDowell 2nd Qtr FY 26 KOSHER
ID: 15B12226Q00000003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI MCDOWELLWELCH, WV, 24801, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/30c565986ee74709b3bea55b14f93291/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI McDowell, is seeking bids for kosher meal provisions as part of RFQ 15B12226Q00000003 for the second quarter of FY 2026. Offerors must provide products with a minimum 90-day shelf life and adhere to specific requirements, including completing Representations and Certifications via www.sam.gov and ensuring compliance with FAR regulations. The procurement emphasizes the importance of past performance and delivery schedules, with bids evaluated based on these criteria along with socio-economic status and overall price. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 9:00 A.M. EST on December 18, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Joe Riffe at jriffe@bop.gov or by phone at 304-436-7386.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joe Riffe
    (304) 436-7386
    jriffe@bop.gov
    Jermaine Jackson
    (304) 436-7390
    j1jackson@bop.gov
    Files
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    2nd Qtr FY 26 Kosher RFQ.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI McDowell, solicits offers for commercial products and services, specifically
    Kosher 2nd Qtr FY 26 Abstract FINAL.pdf
    The FCI McDowell facility in Welch, WV, is soliciting bids for kosher and halal meal provisions. The evaluation criteria prioritize past performance and delivery schedule, followed by socio-economic status, overall price, and delivery schedule. Bidders must meticulously calculate and annotate prices, especially if their case counts differ from the posted quantities, to ensure their bids are accepted. Failure to do so, or issues with expired products or unmet specifications, will result in the bidder being placed on a
    Kosher 2nd Qtr FY 26 LETTER.doc
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution McDowell, issued RFQ 15B12226Q00000003 for Kosher products. Submissions are due by 9:00 A.M. EST on December 18, 2025. All delivered products must have a 90-day shelf life. Offerors must complete Representations and Certifications via www.sam.gov, comply with FAR 52.204-7 and FAR 52.204-6, and complete specific blocks on SF 1449. Awards will be made by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, with prices FOB destination and deliveries to FCI McDowell Warehouse weekly as needed. Any changes to the solicitation may result in bid rejection. Completed packages can be mailed, hand-carried, faxed to 304-436-7389, or emailed to jriffe@bop.gov. Questions can be directed to Joe Riffe at 304-436-7386.
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