15B30326Q00000001 2ND QTR FY26 KOSHER

Solicitation 15B30326Q00000001 is a firm-fixed price request for quotation issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of kosher food supplies for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 at the Federal Correctional Institution in Edgefield, South Carolina. This opportunity is a 100 percent small business set-aside. The scope of work includes the delivery of various kosher items such as dry cereals, meat and vegetable patties, and prepared meals, with deliveries scheduled to begin on or around January 1, 2026. All food products must adhere to strict religious diet specifications and be delivered FOB Destination. Mandatory requirements for bidders include registration in SAM.gov, the provision of a Unique Entity Identifier, and the submission of both religious and USDA inspection certification letters. The government will utilize a trade-off basis for award, evaluating past performance and price with equal importance. Packaging must ensure shelf stability and include clearly visible kosher certification hechsher labeling. While the primary focus is food procurement, the contract incorporates rigorous Department of Justice security and privacy standards, including compliance with NIST and FISMA frameworks for any handled information systems. Bids must be submitted in separate PDF files to the designated contract specialist by November 17, 2025. Award is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.