15B40626Q00000021 FY27 QTR 1 KOSHER AND HALAL

This document is a National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Florence, covering Fiscal Year 2027, Quarter 1 (with a delivery schedule referencing FY 2024, Quarter 1). It serves as a solicitation for vendors to bid on supplying certified Halal and Kosher meals and food items. The quote sheet lists 34 distinct food items with required quantities, including various Halal and Kosher meat, fish, and vegetarian entrees (such as goulash, pot roast, chicken chow mein, and lasagna), omelets, luncheon meats, and individual pantry items like Kosher tuna, sardines, cereal, oatmeal, vegetable juice, potato chips, mustard, and peanut butter. Vendors must comply with strict preparation, packaging, labeling, and storage regulations, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and allergen labeling. All religious diet items must feature the appropriate Kosher or Halal certification symbols on individual packaging. Deliveries are expected during the first month of the quarter, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 AM to 1:30 PM, excluding federal holidays. The document outlines strict temperature requirements for delivery (frozen foods at 0°F or below; perishable non-frozen foods between 34°F and 40°F) and warns that non-compliant products will be refused. Compliance is determined by the NFSA/Chief Dietitian, and failure to meet specifications or delivery schedules will negatively impact the contractor's past performance rating.

This federal solicitation (15B40626Q00000021) is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside issued by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, for FCC Florence in Florence, Colorado. The procurement is for a firm-fixed-price contract to supply Kosher and Halal hot entrees, dry items, condiments, and beverages for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 (Performance Period: October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026). The solicitation incorporates several critical federal and agency-specific clauses. Notable provisions include standard Prompt Payment Act modifications, strict whistleblower protections, and restrictions on racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities. The contract also features comprehensive Department of Justice clauses concerning contractor privacy (DOJ-02) and information system security (DOJ-05). These mandate rigorous cybersecurity training, strict protocols for handling personally identifiable information (PII), data breach reporting within one hour of discovery, and compliance with FISMA and NIST guidelines for any systems hosting government data. Quotes must be submitted by September 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM MT. The selected contractor must be self-certified in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must formally sign the award document for it to be valid. All deliveries are FOB destination and must be completed within 30 days of the contract award.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex in Florence, Colorado, is soliciting quotations under Request for Quote (RFQ) #15B40626Q00000021 to procure Kosher and Halal food items for the 4th Quarter of FY 2027. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small businesses and is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items. To be eligible for award, potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity ID with their submission. The government intends to evaluate initial offers and award a contract without discussions based on a best-value determination considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Quotes must be submitted via email to Brittany Baker at b7baker@bop.gov; faxed, mailed, or physical submissions will not be accepted. The deadline for receipt of quotes is September 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Delivery of the items must be completed within 30 days of the order, and late deliveries are subject to cancellation, with the vendor assuming responsibility for all shipping and restocking fees.