FCI Beckley 4th QTR Subsistence

The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Beckley is soliciting subsistence supplies for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 under solicitation number RFQ15B10326Q00000007, with bids due by June 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, open only to qualified small businesses including faith-based and community-based organizations, with all offerors required to maintain active registration in SAM.gov and complete representations and certifications via the online system as mandated by FAR 52.212-3. The contract requires delivery of Halal and Kosher meals, including certified Fish Fillet Meals and Meatballs with Rice, as well as general subsistence items such as dry beans, yeast, and institutional cleaning supplies, all strictly in accordance with the National Menu Specifications. No substitutions or alternate products will be accepted, and compliance with religious diet standards is non-negotiable, requiring full adherence to the provided Halal and Religious Diet Specifications documents, with Kosher items needing individual packaging marked with a valid hechsher. All products must meet Federal, State, and local regulations, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, with mandatory allergen labeling for the nine major allergens. Packaging must be clean, new, in clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags, with actual delivered weight clearly indicated, and any product labeled “under religious exemption” will be rejected. Supplier certifications and manufacturer’s letters cannot substitute for proper labeling. Deliveries must be made FOB Destination to FCI Beckley in Beckley, West Virginia, between July 1 and September 30, 2026, with commodities not processed or packaged more than 60 days prior to the delivery period. Inspection criteria include visual standards, such as a rosy red appearance for meats and rejection of items showing thawing, refreezing, or packaging defects. All bids must be submitted electronically to [email hidden], and award determinations will be based on best value, considering strict technical compliance as a mandatory pass/fail gate, evaluated alongside price, delivery performance, and past performance. Payment for orders under $10,000 will be made via government purchase card, with all other payments processed electronically. The contracting officer is Chad Runyon,