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Ashland, FY'26 4th Qtr., Kosher (Kosher Cert Required)
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The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Ashland intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the supply of quarterly kosher subsistence food products, with deliveries to be made FOB Destination at FCI Ashland in Kentucky. This requirement is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311999 (Other Food Manufacturing), with the solicitation number RFQ15B10226Q00000011 to be posted on SAM.gov on May 7, 2026, and a bid submission deadline of May 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. The contract performance period covers the fourth quarter of FY 2026, specifically from July 1 through September 30, 2026. Award decisions will be based on a best-value trade-off considering price, past performance, and strict compliance with item specifications, including mandatory kosher certification, with no allowance for any substitutions or deviations. All submitted bids must include a valid letter of kosher certification for each item, issued by a nationally recognized Orthodox Kashrut organization, and failure to provide this certification will result in disqualification. The kosher food items required follow precise Commercial Item Descriptions and stringent dietary rules, including exact ingredient proportions, no mechanized deboning for meat, restricted soy content, and hechsher labeling on every package. Inspection and acceptance occur at FCI Ashland upon delivery, with final quality determinations made by the Government’s National Food Service Administrator/Chief Dietitian. Payment is processed via Electronic Funds Transfer for orders exceeding $15,000 and by Government Purchase Card for smaller amounts. Offerors must have active SAM.gov registration and submit all required representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3. All inquiries must be submitted by email to the contracting point of contact, PPS Travis Stewart, and phone inquiries are expressly prohibited. The solicitation specifies a strict adherence to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul guidelines, emphasizing completeness, accuracy, and adherence to specifications in proposal submissions.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Ashland, KY, 41105, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution FCI Ashland, intends to issue solicitation RFQ15B10226Q00000011 for Quarterly Kosher Subsistence. Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) guidelines, this requirement is for food products delivered FOB Destination FCI Ashland, PO Box 888, St. Route 716, Ashland Ky 41105. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract and reserves the right to make single or multiple awards. Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, with price and past performance considered as the evaluation factors.
The solicitation will be available on or about May 7, 2026, and will be posted exclusively to SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for all updates and amendments. Bids must be received no later than May 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. A valid letter of Kosher Certification must be submitted at the same time as the bid to be considered for award. Please note that deliveries will begin July 1, 2026, and will not be accepted prior to that date.
Payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for orders over $15,000.00, or via Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000.00 or less. Per FAR 52.212-3, all offerors must have an active registration and completed representations and certifications within the System for Award Management (SAM). The point of contact for this solicitation is PPS Travis Stewart. All inquiries must be submitted via email tstewart1@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be accepted.
Respectfully.
T. Stewart
PPS FCI Ashland
tstewart1@bop.gov
