The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Talladega, issued Solicitation Number 15B31326Q00000006 as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the 2nd Quarter FY26 Food Service, specifically for 281 Kosher and Halal meals. The solicitation, issued on November 26, 2025, with an offer due date of December 10, 2025, at 16:00 CT, is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999. The contract requires the delivery of a wide range of Kosher and Halal certified meals and individual food items, including various meat, fish, and dairy meals, as well as condiments, beverages, and desserts, by January 1, 2026. The document incorporates several FAR clauses, notably FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-4, and emphasizes stringent security requirements for Department of Justice (DOJ) information and systems, including compliance with FISMA, NIST Special Publications, and FedRAMP. Contractors are required to obtain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for all Covered Information Systems and must report security incidents immediately.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, Alabama, has issued a solicitation (15B31326Q00000006) for Religious Certified Kosher and Halal items. The solicitation package requires vendors to submit price quotes for commercial items, with awards made by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter. Vendors must be registered in the SAM System (www.sam.gov) and accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Key requirements include completing specific blocks on Standard Form (SF) 1449, providing original signatures, and quoting only on specified items without altering descriptions or units of issue. Phrases limiting government awards are prohibited. Email quotes will be accepted and must be sent to b7jones@bop.gov by 4:00 P.M. CST on December 10, 2025. Hand-carried quotes must be delivered to the Contracting Office at 565 East Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama 35160 by the same deadline. Questions can be directed to B. Jones, Contract Specialist, at (256) 315-4151.

This government file outlines the delivery schedule and requirements for vendors, likely as part of an RFP or grant. It details four delivery schedules: Schedule 1 for January 1-15, 2026; Schedule 2 for bi-weekly deliveries (approx. 7) during Q1 2026; Schedule 3 for weekly deliveries (approx. 13) during Q1 2026; and Schedule 4 for twice-weekly deliveries (approx. 26) during Q1 2026. All deliveries must occur M-F between 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, be palletized, and meet specific temperature requirements for perishable (34-40°F) and frozen (0°F or below) foods. Vendors must contact the Food Service Warehouse at (256) 315-4219 or (256) 315-4184. Items are subject to close inspection, with a three-day conditional receipt period for testing. Non-compliant items or those indicating prior thawing will be refused, and vendors failing to meet schedules may be removed from future solicitations. Certified Religious Diet Items must be clearly marked.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, AL, plans to issue solicitation 15B31326Q00000006 for QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE – Religious Certified Kosher and Halal. This firm-fixed price contract will cover deliveries from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026, to the FCI Talladega. The government may make single or multiple awards based on price and past performance, with poor past performance potentially leading to disqualification. The solicitation will be available on www.sam.gov around November 26, 2025, and quotes are due by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Vendors must include shipping in their pricing and complete representations and certifications via ORCA. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000. B. Jones, Contract Specialist, is the point of contact for this solicitation.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at Talladega is soliciting bids for religiously certified Halal food products for the second quarter, starting January 1, 2026. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines stringent requirements for Halal certification, ensuring no pork, alcohol, or haram-derived ingredients, and adherence to specific Islamic slaughtering procedures by a practicing Muslim. Quoters must provide a certification letter from a recognized Halal agency dated within 11 months of the quote. General meal specifications include non-metallic, three-compartment trays suitable for microwave and oven heating, specific food volumes, and no substitutions for main components. Meals must be individually marked with the certification symbol, include heating directions, and meet detailed ingredient breakdowns for items like mixed vegetables, peas and carrots, mashed potatoes, and tomato sauce. Both frozen and shelf-stable products are acceptable, with pricing clearly differentiated.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at Talladega is soliciting bids for religiously certified food products for the second quarter, starting January 1, 2026. All meals must adhere to strict Orthodox Kosher certification standards from nationally recognized agencies, with certification letters required. Meals must be free of alcohol, emulsifiers, mind-altering substances, enzymes, and chemicals. General meal specifications include non-metallic, three-compartment trays suitable for microwave and oven heating, individually sealed, and clearly marked with the certification symbol. No substitutions are allowed for meats, vegetables, starches, sauces, or preparation methods. Meals can be quoted as frozen or shelf-stable, with clear pricing for each. Detailed heating instructions must be provided. Specific formulations are outlined for mixed vegetables, peas and carrots, mashed potatoes, and tomato sauce, emphasizing natural ingredients and limited binders.