MNA 3Q FY 2026 Certified Halal Foods

Solicitation 15B30826Q00000005 is a firm fixed price procurement issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the Department of Justice to provide certified halal foods for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 at the Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, Florida. This total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 was awarded to National Food Group for line items 1 through 12. The contract requires the delivery of frozen halal meat products, including beef stew, chicken pasta, and beans and franks meals, with a specific delivery date of April 1, 2026. All merchandise must be shipped on pallets to the Food Service Warehouse, and products must be delivered by 2:30 PM CST. The award was determined through a trade-off process where past performance was weighted at 60 percent and price at 40 percent. Strict quality standards are enforced, including the requirement for halal certification symbols on packaging and a prohibition on products showing signs of prior thawing. The government maintains the right to inspect and accept goods at the destination, which may include thawing and cooking items to verify compliance with specifications. The contract incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including requirements for Buy American compliance and prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment.