FCC FLORENCE FY 25 QTR 1 KOSHER AND HALAL

This government Request for Quote (RFQ) 15B40625Q00000025, issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Florence, seeks bids for Kosher/Halal food items for FY26 Qtr 1. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999, with an offer due date of September 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM MT. Key contract terms include a firm-fixed-price, delivery within 30 days of award, and a requirement for vendors to self-certify in SAM. The document outlines detailed clauses regarding inspection, payment, disputes, and termination. Notably, it includes comprehensive Department of Justice (DOJ) clauses on Contractor Privacy Requirements (DOJ-02) and Security of Department Information and Systems (DOJ-05), emphasizing stringent rules for handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII), data breach reporting, cybersecurity training, and compliance with federal information security standards like FISMA and NIST. Contractors must obtain an Authority To Operate (ATO) for any information systems handling DOJ data and adhere to strict confidentiality and non-disclosure protocols, ensuring the security and integrity of government information.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, Florence, CO, plans to issue a solicitation for Kosher and Halal food items. This acquisition is reserved for small businesses, with terms being FOB Destination and full delivery required within 30 days of award. The contract type is firm-fixed price, and the government will consider offers most advantageous, with past performance being approximately equal in value to price. Poor past performance may lead to a vendor being considered non-responsible. All pricing must include shipping. The solicitation will be available around August 22, 2025, on www.sam.gov, which interested parties must monitor for updates. Offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov with current representations and certifications. The deadline for quotes is September 9, 2025, at 4:00 pm. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Brittany Baker, Contract Specialist, is the point of contact. Bids must be submitted via the attached Excel sheet; handwritten or other formats will be rejected.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Prison Complex – Florence Colorado, is soliciting quotations for Kosher and Halal food items for the 1st Quarter of FY 2026. This Request for Quote (#15B40624Q00000025) is specifically set aside for small businesses. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their SAM.gov Unique Entity ID with their submission. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, technical acceptance, and past performance, with the intention of awarding a contract without discussions. Therefore, initial offers should represent the best terms from both a price and technical standpoint. All submissions must be emailed to b7baker@bop.gov by September 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Faxed, mailed, or hard copy emailed quotations will not be accepted. Delivery of items is required within thirty days of the order, with penalties for late delivery. Inquiries should be directed to Brittany Baker, Contract Specialist, via email at b7baker@bop.gov.

The National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet, issued by FCC Florence for Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1, outlines detailed requirements for Halal and Kosher certified meals and food items. The document specifies various meal components, portion sizes, and preparation standards, including restrictions on binders, extenders, and allergens. All delivered items must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, with strict allergen labeling. Halal items include fish, beans and franks, chicken wings, chicken cacciatore, chicken chow mein, turkey cutlet, Hawaiian meatballs, meatloaf, spaghetti and meatballs, and omelets. Kosher items encompass similar meals, with additional specifications for parve and dairy options, as well as various pantry items like tuna, sardines, cereal, oatmeal, farina, vegetable juice, margarine, tartar sauce, mustard, peanut butter, coffee, milk substitute, sugar substitute, and pastries. Delivery requirements specify temperature ranges for non-frozen perishable, canned, and frozen foods, and all religious diet items must be individually marked with the appropriate certification symbol. Failure to comply with specifications or delivery schedules will result in refusal of items and negatively impact the contractor's performance history.