Halal-Certified Food Manufacturing and Meal Production

The contract entails the full-scale production of halal-certified meals for inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution in Jesup, requiring end-to-end management of menu planning, sourcing of ingredients compliant with Islamic dietary laws, preparation, packaging, and rigorous quality control to meet both religious requirements and federal food safety standards. All operations must be conducted in a manner that ensures the integrity of halal certification throughout the supply chain and production process, with strict protocols to prevent cross-contamination and maintain compliance. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 311999, open to qualified small businesses with a response deadline of August 18, 2026. The meals must be produced and delivered to the facility located in Jesup, Georgia, with all activities adhering to the Department of Justice’s requirements for institutional feeding programs. The contract demands consistent adherence to federal dietary regulations alongside religious observances, necessitating detailed documentation, staff training, and third-party halal certification verification.