ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

FMC Carswell 4th QTR FY 26 Certified (Kosher) Menu

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 15B50526Q00000008
Response Deadline
May 28, 2026
8 days left
Days Remaining
8
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at FMC Carswell is seeking a small-business set-aside quote for its 4th Quarter FY26 certified kosher menu, with the file identifying peanut butter and tartar sauce as the specific food products requested. The work requires supplying certified kosher food items that meet the listed product specifications, including proper labeling, acceptable expiration dates, and compliance with the BOP Religious Diet Specifications. Delivery is scheduled for July 1 through July 17, 2026, FOB destination to FMC Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas, and award will be based on price, past performance, and conformity to specifications, with past performance and specification conformity weighted more heavily than price. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time and must be submitted by email to ekarua@bop.gov using the attached solicitation format, with the contractor required to be active in SAM.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
311999
All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
PSC Code
8945
FOOD, OILS AND FATS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
15B50526Q00000008 - 4th QTR FY26 Certified (Kosher) Menu Solicitation.pdf
PDF569 KBMay 18, 2026
AI Summary
This government Request for Quote (RFQ) 15B50526Q00000008, issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FMC Carswell, seeks bids for certified Kosher food products, specifically peanut butter and tartar sauce, for delivery between July 1 and July 17, 2026. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 311999 and a size standard of 700. Key requirements include active registration in SAM.gov, adherence to product specifications (e.g., expiration dates, kosher certification), and compliance with various federal acquisition regulations (FAR clauses) and Department of Justice (DOJ) privacy and security requirements. Evaluation factors prioritize lowest price, past performance, and conformity to specifications. Contractors must ensure employee privacy training, safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and report data breaches within one hour of discovery, with potential responsibility for victim remediation. The document outlines detailed terms for inspection, payment, termination, and subcontracting, emphasizing strict adherence to government protocols and ethical conduct.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 28, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 12, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sub-Tier
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
Office
FMC CARSWELL

Point of Contact

Name
Eliud Karua

Place of Performance

Naval Air Station JRB, Texas, UNITED STATES

Official Sources