McCreary, FY26, 4th Qtr. Kosher (Kosher Cert. Required)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, via the Federal Correctional Institution USP McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky, is soliciting Quarterly Kosher Subsistence under solicitation number 15B12026Q00000004 for delivery during July 2026, with performance strictly limited to July 1 through July 31, 2026. This is a firm-fixed-price contract issued under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul guidelines, with FOB Destination delivery to the specified facility. The requirement is a full small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999, and only small businesses may bid. Offerors must submit a valid, current letter of Kosher Certification with their bid—failure to include it results in immediate disqualification. All food items, including 36 distinct Kosher meat meals in 20-ounce portions and supplemental items like fruit drink powder and jelly packets, must comply with strict ingredient specifications, including limits on binders and soy protein, and must bear the kosher certification hechsher on every individual package. Products must adhere to commercial item descriptions (CID A-A-20078D, CID A-A-20162B) and FDA regulations including 21 CFR 123.12 for seafood safety. No substitutions are permitted under any circumstances, and packaging must follow portion-control guidelines. Bids must be submitted exclusively via email to cparker@bop.gov by May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with the solicitation posted only on SAM.gov, where all updates will be released. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration and complete all required representations and certifications as mandated by FAR 52.212-3. Evaluation will prioritize price and past performance alongside technical compliance, with no stated weighting or adjectival ratings applied. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer for orders exceeding $15,000 and via Government Purchase Card for smaller amounts. All communication must be conducted via email; phone inquiries are not accepted.