Kosher Meal Supply for Federal Corrections

The contract involves the supply of certified kosher meals or meal components to inmates within federal correctional facilities under the jurisdiction of the Federal Correctional Complex in Tucson, with performance location set at 85756. All meals must fully comply with religious dietary standards to meet the needs of inmates observing kosher laws, requiring rigorous certification and adherence to strict religious guidelines throughout the production and delivery process. The contract type is a subcontract, and it is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, meaning only small businesses may respond, with the North American Industry Classification System code 311999 applying to this food manufacturing activity. The solicitation was posted on May 27, 2026, but responses are due by 3:30 p.m. on May 22, 2026, indicating a potential error in dates or an unusual timing structure. The awarding agency is the Department of Justice, specifically the FCC Tucson office, and the requirement is focused on ensuring consistent, reliable, and religiously compliant meal service for the inmate population. Contractors must be prepared to demonstrate capability in kosher food production, quality assurance, and logistics tailored to institutional feeding environments, with full accountability for maintaining certification standards and meeting the dietary needs of the target population without exception.