Kosher-Compliant Food Supplier (Frozen & Refrigerated Goods)

The contract involves the supply of kosher-certified frozen and refrigerated food items including meats, dairy, vegetables, and prepared meals, all requiring strict adherence to cold chain logistics to maintain product integrity and religious compliance. The goods must meet kosher standards throughout production, handling, storage, and delivery, ensuring alignment with Jewish dietary laws. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond, as defined by the SBA and enforced under FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 424480 classifies this as a wholesale trade activity focused on meat and meat product merchant wholesalers, indicating the nature of the supply chain involved. Performance is required to be delivered to Jesup, Georgia, with a zip code of 31599, and the solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting agency is the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Jesup, operating under the Department of Justice, indicating the end users are likely inmates or staff within a federal correctional facility. All suppliers must ensure compliance with kosher certification standards verified by an authorized certifying body, and logistical support must guarantee uninterrupted refrigeration and freezing from pickup to delivery, with no tolerance for temperature deviations that could compromise safety or compliance.