FY26 QTR 2 KOSHER AND HALAL
ID: 15B40626Q00000003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCC FLORENCEFLORENCE, CO, 81226, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

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/383aff7713c6426ebbfb3d7850c2f8d3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Complex in Florence, Colorado, is seeking quotations for Kosher and Halal food items for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311999, with a firm-fixed price contract requiring delivery within 30 days after award. The goods are essential for meeting dietary needs within the correctional facility, and compliance with federal regulations, including allergen labeling and certification requirements, is mandatory. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM Mountain Time, using the specified Excel format, and are encouraged to contact Brittany Baker at b7baker@bop.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brittany Baker
    71978494545841
    b7baker@bop.gov
    Cassie Aragon
    (719) 784-5743
    caragon@bop.gov
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    15B40626Q00000003 Kosher and Halal.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at FCC Florence has issued Solicitation 15B40626Q00000003, a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Kosher/Halal food items for FY26 Qtr 2. This unrestricted solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311999. The offer due date is December 11, 2025, at 11:00 MT, with delivery required within 30 days after award, by June 30, 2025. The document emphasizes strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, along with specific Department of Justice (DOJ) clauses. Key DOJ clauses cover contractor privacy requirements, safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and security of department information and systems. Contractors must adhere to comprehensive data privacy, security, and records management policies, including mandatory training, non-disclosure agreements, and strict reporting for data breaches. The contract also outlines an order of precedence for resolving inconsistencies and details payment terms under the Prompt Payment Act.
    Combined Synopsis Solicitation kosher and halal.docx
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, Florence, CO, intends to issue a solicitation for Kosher and Halal food items. This acquisition is a small business set-aside with a firm-fixed price contract. Delivery is required within 30 days of award. The government prioritizes advantageous offers, with past performance being as crucial as price; poor past performance may lead to disqualification. All pricing must include shipping. The solicitation will be available on www.sam.gov around December 1, 2025, with quotes due by December 11, 2025, at 11:00 am. Interested parties must monitor www.sam.gov for updates and be registered in SAM.gov with current representations and certifications. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card. Quotes must be submitted using the attached Excel sheet; handwritten or alternative formats will be rejected. Brittany Baker is the point of contact.
    Cover letter FCC Florence FY26 QTR 2 Kosher and Halal.docx
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Prison Complex – Florence Colorado, is soliciting quotations under Request for Quote # 15B40626Q00000003 for 2nd Quarter FY 2026 Kosher and Halal items. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses and requires offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes will be evaluated based on price, technical acceptance, and past performance, with an award possibly made without discussions. The deadline for submission is December 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM Mountain Time, with delivery expected within thirty days of the order. Interested parties should submit their quotes via email to b7baker@bop.gov, with Brittany Baker as the contact for questions.
    KOSHER HALAL SPEC FY26 QTR 2.xlsx
    The National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet, dated July 11, 2019, outlines detailed requirements for food vendors supplying the FCC Florence institution for Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 2. The document specifies various Halal and Kosher certified meals, including fish, meat, and vegetarian options, along with individual packet items like cereals, oatmeal, coffee, and condiments. All delivered items must adhere to Federal, State, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, with strict allergen labeling and no substitutions for specifications. The document also details delivery requirements, emphasizing palletization, temperature control for perishable goods, and the necessity for all certified religious diet items to bear the appropriate certification symbol on individual packages. Non-compliance will result in refusal and may negatively impact a contractor's future award decisions.
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