2ND QTR FY26 - KOSHER, HALAL, SUBSISTENCE - PET
ID: 15B11426Q00000005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI PETERSBURGPETERSBURG, VA, 23804, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Complex in Petersburg, Virginia, is seeking bids for the procurement of kosher and halal food supplies for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This solicitation, numbered 15B11426Q00000005, is specifically set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311999 and includes a variety of food items such as meals, dry goods, canned vegetables, spices, and dairy products, all of which must meet strict certification and packaging requirements. The goods are essential for providing dietary accommodations within the prison system, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and dietary needs. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET, with deliveries required between January 19 and January 23, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Adam McCarter at amccarter1@bop.gov or by phone at (804) 504-7200.

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    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Petersburg, solicits bids for a wide array of food supplies, including kosher and halal meals, dry goods, canned vegetables, spices, and dairy products for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (January 1 to March 31, 2026). The solicitation, number 15B11426Q00000005, is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311999 with a 100-employee size standard. Key requirements include specific meal compositions for kosher and halal options, strict certification markings on individual kosher and halal packages, and detailed product specifications for all items. Delivery is required by January 23, 2026, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, excluding holidays. The document outlines contract clauses such as inspection, payment terms, and termination conditions, emphasizing adherence to federal regulations like FAR 52.212-1 and prompt payment acts. Offers are due by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET.
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