FCC HAZELTON FY26 2ND QTR CERTIFIED FOODS

The Department of Justice, through USP Hazelton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has issued an award notice for the procurement of certified kosher and halal food items for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. This total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 has a total estimated value of 267,732.30 dollars. The scope of work involves the supply of a wide variety of pre-portioned, individually packaged food products, including cereals, peanut butter, tuna, and a range of specialized meals such as chicken cacciatore, fish fillets, and beef franks. Strict adherence to religious dietary specifications is mandatory, with no substitutions permitted. All products must be individually labeled with the appropriate kosher hechsher or halal certification symbol. Technical requirements include specific ingredient limitations, such as a maximum of 3.5 percent non-dairy/non-meat binders in beef franks and a maximum of 35 percent total breading on turkey cutlets. Additionally, tuna products must comply with FDA 21 CFR 123.12, and various other items must meet specific Commercial Item Descriptions. Packaging must consist of sealed plastic, individual packets, or pouches to ensure compliance and facilitate distribution.