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2nd QTR FY 26 Kosher Menu Solicitation
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This contract involves the procurement of certified kosher subsistence line items for the Federal Correctional Institution Pekin, Illinois, during the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, with delivery scheduled between January 19 and January 30, 2026. The solicitation, numbered 15B41126Q00000005, is a sole-source combined synopsis/solicitation set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 311999. The contract will be firm-fixed price, with the government reserving the right to make single or multiple awards and to exclude certain menu items if deemed non-advantageous. Vendors are required to submit their quotes via email by December 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST, including completed bid sheets and representations/certifications through SAM.gov, with prices valid for 60 days post-closing. Delivery must be FOB destination to the Food Service Warehouse in Pekin, Illinois, within specified hours, and failure to meet delivery deadlines constitutes non-performance. The solicitation emphasizes evaluation based on product quality, price, and vendor past performance, with a preference for higher-quality products even at a higher cost. Detailed specifications for religious dietary compliance are provided, including ingredient weights and preparation standards, which vendors must strictly adhere to for product qualification. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses covering contractor responsibilities, compliance, and ethical standards, including clauses on whistleblower rights, debarment, equal opportunity, and anti-trafficking measures. Additionally, special contractual provisions mandate strict privacy and data security protocols, including safeguarding personally identifiable information, breach reporting within one hour, and compliance with DOJ privacy policies. Inspection and acceptance are at the destination, with the government responsible for verifying conformity to specifications upon delivery. The contract also requires vendors to complete all necessary representations and certifications electronically, with the small business set-aside status limiting eligibility to qualified small entities. Overall, this procurement underscores the importance of quality, compliance with religious and privacy standards, and timely delivery within a structured federal acquisition framework.
General Info
Place of Performance
Pekin, IL, 61554, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons - Federal Correctional Institution Pekin, IL is issuing a solicitation, 15B41126Q00000005, for 2nd QTR FY 26 Certified Kosher subsistence line items. Shipping will be FOB Destination. The delivery period will be January 19, 2026, to January 30, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Deliveries will be made to the Food Service Warehouse at 2600 S. Second St. Pekin, IL 61554. The contract type is firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make single or multiple awards. The Government reserves the right not to award a menu item. The evaluation factors are price, product quality, and vendor past performance. Be advised the Government is willing to pay more for better-quality products. The Government will award the responsible offeror(s) whose offer, conforms to the solicitation, and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as non-performance under the contract terms. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site www.sam.gov. The deadline for receipt of quotes is on or before December 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Email (hfrei@bop.gov). Quotes received after closing date will not be considered. Quoted prices must be good for 60 days after close of solicitation. Each vendor is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the online Representation and Certification Applications (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included. NOTE: ALL ITEMS WILL BE PAID VIA Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD at the discretion of the procurement office. SEND BANKING INFORMATION FOR PAYMENT. Blank pages are unnecessary. The Contracting Officer will verify registration prior to the award by entering the potential awardee's UEI number at www.sam.gov database.
*Vendor shall return the completed RFQ document and bid sheets when making submissions. Failure to do so will result in the vendor being considered non-responsive and the bid being discarded. *
15B41126Q00000005 Kosher Line-item pricing and Contract awards
Line-item Pricing
• 120 EA Kosher Parve - 14 Ounce Fish Fillet Meal – 4.13
• 120 EA Kosher Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks – 4.48
• 120 EA Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Chicken Wing Meal – 4.45
• 120 EA Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal – 4.86
• 60 EA Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal – 4.51
• 120 EA Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal – 4.45
• 120 EA Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal – 4.45
• 120 EA Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice Meal – 4.43
• 180 EA Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal – 4.43
• 60 EA Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Parve Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce Meal – 4.20
• 60 EA Kosher Dairy - 16 Ounce Vegetable Protein Lasagna Meal – 3.92
• 60 EA Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal – 3.78
• 60 EA Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal – 3.78
• 400 EA Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat – 2.59
• 600 EA Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual. 4-6 ounce each package – 1.4490
• 360 EA Kosher Sardines in Soybean oil - 0.8190
• 2000 EA Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet – 0.1299
• 2000 EA Kosher Farina, instant, individual – 0.650
• 20000 EA Kosher Potato Chips, Individual Package – 0.2599
• 15000 EA Kosher Margarine, ½ Ounce Sealed Individual – 0.0753
• 30000 EA Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise – 0.0459
• 60000 EA Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet. 9 Gram – 0.0309
• 90000 EA Kosher Tomato Catsup, Individual Packet. 9 Gram – 0.0219
• 40000 EA Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), Individual Packet – 0.0159
• 80000 EA Kosher Jelly – 0.0399
• 10000 EA Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual, Serving Packet – 0.0280
• 100000 EA Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder - 0.0162
• 50000 EA Kosher Instant Milk or Smart Milk, Individual Serving Packet – 0.1790
• 200000 EA Kosher Sugar Substitute – 0.0077
• 70000 EA Kosher Dressing, Fat Free, Individual Packet. 9-28.35 Gram Packet – 0.0399
Contract Awards
1. 15B41126P00000037 Shaver Foods LLC - $102,232.25 ($19,985.04 of Kosher line-items, and $82,247.21 of Subsistence line-items)
2. 15B41126P00000036 Smooth Sailing Group - $60,562.61 ($1,129.50 of Kosher line-items, and $59,433.11 of Subsistence line-items)
3. 15B41126P00000039 National Food Group - $18,554.80 ($6,794.80 of Kosher line-items, and $11,760.00 of Subsistence line-items)
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