Small Business Prime Contractor (Set-Aside Opportunity)

A small business is sought to serve as the prime contractor for a 100 percent small business set-aside contract to manage the end-to-end Halal meal supply chain, including procurement, preparation, quality control, logistics, delivery, and full compliance with Halal certification standards. The contractor must coordinate and oversee all subcontractors involved in the process, ensuring adherence to federal dietary and religious requirements while maintaining operational efficiency and consistent service levels. The performance location is Ashland, Kentucky, with ZIP code 41105, and the work falls under NAICS code 311999 for other food manufacturing. This opportunity is administered by the Federal Correctional Institution in Ashland under the Department of Justice, requiring the prime contractor to demonstrate proven experience in food service delivery within institutional settings, strong supply chain management capabilities, and a valid small business certification under SBA guidelines. Proposals must be submitted by August 14, 2027, with no solicitation number provided, and all work must be performed by a small business entity as defined by federal regulations.