FCC Oakdale FY26 3rd QTR Religious Diet (Kosher & Halal)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex Oakdale in Louisiana, issued solicitation 15B51826Q00000009 for the procurement of Kosher and Halal religious diet meals for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This contract is a total small business set-aside with an effective award date of April 1, 2026. The scope of work includes the supply of various frozen, shelf-stable, and thaw-and-serve meal options, such as chicken wing and cacciatore meals for Kosher requirements, and turkey cutlet, meatloaf, and Hawaiian meatball meals for Halal requirements, along with a wide array of certified condiments and breakfast items. All products must feature visible religious certification symbols and adhere to strict packaging and portioning specifications. Award decisions are based on a trade-off process evaluating past performance and price to determine the most advantageous offer. Deliveries are designated as FOB Destination to the Food Service Warehouse at FCC Oakdale. In addition to food supply requirements, the contract incorporates rigorous Department of Justice security and privacy standards, including mandatory personnel security authorizations, annual security awareness training, and strict adherence to FISMA and NIST guidelines for handling sensitive information. Contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and the Online Representations and Certifications Application.