Kosher/Halal Meals - FY26 2nd Quarter - FDC SeaTac
ID: 15B61126Q00000003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFDC SEATACSEATTLE, WA, 98198, 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/ddd3ef664b5e450b86ea12781e0ad925/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) SeaTac, is seeking quotes for the provision of Kosher and Halal meals for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, covering the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026. The procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires the delivery of various Kosher and Halal meal options, with specific delivery terms outlined for completion by January 15, 2026. This contract is crucial for meeting dietary needs within the facility and ensuring compliance with federal dietary regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes in PDF format via email to Elizabeth Kramer by 12:00 p.m. PST on December 23, 2025, with an anticipated award date around December 29, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Elizabeth Kramer
    (206) 870-5797
    ekramer@bop.gov
    Files
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    15B61126Q00000003 - Attachment A.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FDC Seatac) seeks bids for Kosher and Halal meals for Quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2026, covering January 1 to March 31, 2026, with delivery by January 15, 2026. The solicitation, set aside for small businesses, includes detailed specifications for various Kosher meat, dairy, and parve meals, as well as one Halal chicken wing meal. Key clauses address System for Award Management (SAM) registration, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code maintenance, and basic safeguarding of contractor information systems. It also includes comprehensive privacy requirements for contractors, focusing on limiting access to sensitive information, mandatory privacy training, safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and strict reporting procedures for data breaches. Contractors must comply with federal records management policies and obtain an Authority To Operate (ATO) for any IT systems hosting government data.
    EVALUATION FACTORS AND AWARD INFORMATION KOSHER AND HALAL MEALS - Attachment C.pdf
    The document outlines the evaluation factors and award information for Kosher & Halal Meals, detailing how quotes will be assessed to ensure the best value for the Government. Evaluation criteria include Price (fair and reasonable), Past Performance (prior experience, CPARS, and relevant information), and Technical (Product Brand or Manufacturer). The document specifies that some line items may not be awarded and clarifies that prices with more than four decimal places will be rounded up. Shipping and freight charges must be included in the unit price. Quotes may be deemed non-responsive for various reasons, such as the absence of a DUN & Bradstreet Data UEI number, invalid SAM registration, failure to provide required information, changes in item specifications, illegible information, or not including shipping/freight in unit pricing. Quotes must be submitted legibly in PDF format via email to ekramer@bop.gov; other submission methods require prior approval. Quotes received after the deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).
    LOCAL DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS - Attachment B.pdf
    Attachment B outlines the local delivery requirements for federal government contractors, focusing on food service. Deliveries are scheduled Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with no appointments needed. Orders are
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