Religious Diet Items for USP Lee Qtr 2 FY26
ID: 15B11726Q00000004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSUSP LEEJONESVILLE, VA, 24263, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ce8e255d31b4586b2493d73dc578535/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons at USP Lee, is soliciting quotes for Religious Diet Items for the period of January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. This procurement is specifically aimed at small businesses and includes a variety of kosher and halal food items, such as beverages, cereals, and prepared meals, which are essential for meeting the dietary needs of inmates. Interested vendors must submit their offers by December 17, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST, via email, and ensure they are registered in the Central Contractor Registration database. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Jason Shuler at j1shuler@bop.gov or by phone at 276-546-0150.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jason Shuler
    (276) 546-0150
    j1shuler@bop.gov
    Files
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    Religious.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Lee, solicits bids for religious diet items (Kosher and Halal) for the period of January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. The solicitation, identified as 15B11726Q00000004, is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard. The due date for offers is December 17, 2025, at 12:00 ET. The extensive list of required items includes kosher beverages, instant coffee, dry cereals, farina, mustard, oatmeal, sardines, vegetable juice, tuna, and various kosher and halal meal options, such as beans & franks, omelets, chicken dishes, fish fillets, meatballs, meatloaf, and spaghetti. Key clauses include a prohibition on ByteDance (TikTok) covered applications, availability of funds, and contractor privacy requirements, which detail access limitations to sensitive information, restrictions on working outside government facilities, subcontractor approval, separation checklists, mandatory privacy training, safeguarding PII, and non-disclosure agreements. Evaluation factors include past performance, technical capability, and price.
    RFQ letter for Religious Diet items.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary Lee, Virginia, is seeking quotes for Religious Diet Items for the period of January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026. This solicitation is restricted to small businesses. Interested offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database with a Unique Entity ID and complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Offers are due by December 17, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST, via email to J1Shuler@bop.gov and jprice@bop.gov. No faxed or mailed offers will be accepted, and late submissions will not be considered. The government reserves the right to award item by item, groups of items, or by aggregate, based on best overall value considering price, delivery, and past performance. The anticipated award date is December 29, 2025.
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