3rd Qtr FY26 Halal Requirement

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Bennettsville, South Carolina, is soliciting requests for quotes for the acquisition of Halal items for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2026. The solicitation package includes all necessary information for submitting a quote, with a single award anticipated. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov and complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Failure to comply may result in elimination from consideration. Quotes must adhere strictly to specified items and descriptions, avoiding any limiting phrases. Submissions are due by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, via email to eclyburn@bop.gov or hand-carried to Eric Clyburn at the Federal Correctional Institution Bennettsville. Questions must be submitted in writing via email.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Bennettsville, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Halal requirement for the 3rd Quarter of FY26. This solicitation, numbered 15B31726Q00000010, is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 311412 and a size standard of 500 employees. Offers are due by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. The contract incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses, including those related to commercial products and services, contractor privacy requirements, and security of Department information and systems. Key requirements for contractors include safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII), adhering to strict data breach reporting protocols within one hour of discovery, and complying with all federal and agency records management policies. Contractors must also ensure that all employees complete mandatory privacy and cybersecurity training annually. Any IT systems used by the contractor to host government data require an Authority to Operate (ATO). The document outlines detailed security requirements for handling DOJ information, including restrictions on remote work and subcontracting without prior approval. Cloud computing services must be FedRAMP authorized or approved by the COR, with mandatory Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) reviews for specified acquisitions. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with security incidents and response activities.

The document outlines detailed specifications for Halal meals for FCI Bennettsville for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. It lists 12 certified Halal meal options, including fish, various chicken and beef meals, and omelets, with precise ingredient weights and preparation requirements. The specifications prohibit substitutions and detail religious certification requirements, such as animal slaughtering methods and the absence of haram ingredients like pork or alcohol. Meals must be microwave and conventional oven safe, packaged in three-compartment trays, and clearly marked with a Halal certification symbol. The document also includes a quote sheet for contractors to accept or deny line items, outlining payment terms, delivery schedules, and strict inspection criteria to ensure compliance with religious diet specifications. Failure to adhere to these specifications will result in refusal of items and may negatively impact a contractor's future award opportunities.