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.

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

2ND QTR FY26 - KOSHER, HALAL, SUBSISTENCE - PET

**Please see attached award notice.**

**Please see the updated award notice**

15B11426Q00000005 2ND QTR FY26 KOSHER HALAL SUBSISTENCE PET.pdf

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.

**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. IF YOU BID ON MORE THAN ONE SOLICITAION, PLEASE SEND THEM INDIVIDUALLY WITH THE PROPER RFQ NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE. MAKE SURE TO USE THE ATTACHED PDF TO SUBMIT YOUR BIDS. VENDOR INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE FILLED OUT. NO OTHER BID SHEETS WILL BE ACCEPTED.**

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, Petersburg, Virginia, intends to issue solicitation 15B11426Q00000005 for the requirements of 2ND QTR FY26 – KOSHER, HALAL, SUBSISTENCE - PET. This solicitation is FOB Destination. DELIVERY SCHEDULES WILL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE.  DELIVERY SCHEDULES MAY BE MODIFIED AS NEEDED BY THE AGENCY.  DELIVERIES MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 2:00PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE. Deliveries will be made to the FCC Petersburg (Warehouse), 1060 River Road, Hopewell, Virginia 23860.   Items will need to be received JANUARY 19 - JANUARY 23, 2026.

The contract type is a firm-fixed price.  The Government reserves the right to award item by item, by group of items, or by aggregate, whichever is advantageous to the government.  The Government will award to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer, conforming to the solicitation that is considered to be the best overall value to the Government, in regards to price, delivery and past performance.

The solicitation will be made available on or about DEC 03, 2025 and will be posted to the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities website: http://beta.sam.gov .  All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through this site.  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to insure they have the most up to date information about this solicitation.

All quotes must be received no later than DEC 10, 2025 @ 4:00pm. (EST).  The Government reserves the right to decide how payment will be made using either Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Faith-based and Community-based organizations can submit quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.  Each offer is required to complete their presentations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM replaces the CCR system. The Unique Entity Identification (UEI) replaces the DUNS# on the website for SAM is www.sam.gov .

The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Adam McCarter, Contract Specialist, phone number (804) 504-7200 ext. 1066.  Please submit one (1) copy of your quote signed by an individual authorized to bind the contractor so as to be received no later than the date indicated above.  Completed offers may be sent to FCC Petersburg 1100 River Road, Hopewell, Virginia 23860, (Attn: Adam McCarter, Contract Specialist). Offers will also be accepted via fax (804) 504-7227 or e-mail to amccarter1@bop.gov which is authorized by the Government Contract Officer.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. IF YOU BID ON MORE THAN ONE SOLICITAION, PLEASE SEND THEM INDIVIDUALLY WITH THE PROPER RFQ NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE. MAKE SURE TO USE THE ATTACHED PDF TO SUBMIT YOUR BIDS. VENDOR INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE FILLED OUT. NO OTHER BID SHEETS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The anticipated date for award will be on or about DEC 19, 2025

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