FCC FLORENCE FY26 QTR 4 KOSHER-HALAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Florence, CO, intends to procure Kosher and Halal food items for Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 4. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to establish a Firm Fixed-Price contract for various dietary-specific meals and products. Quotes are due by June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a wide range of certified Kosher and Halal food items, including hot entrees (e.g., Fish Fillet, Chicken Wing, Meatloaf, Spaghetti and Meatballs), dry goods, condiments, and beverages. A detailed Excel spreadsheet (KOSHER HALAL SPEC FY26 QTR 4.xlsx) specifies exact product requirements, composition, weight, packaging, and certification for each item. All items must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, with mandatory allergen labeling. No substitutions are permitted. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations)
- Delivery: FOB Destination, with full delivery required within 30 days after award. A target delivery date of July 10, 2026, is mentioned in one document.
- Solicitation Release: On or about June 3, 2026, via SAM.gov.
- Quote Due Date: June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Place of Performance: Federal Correctional Complex, Florence, CO 81226.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with complete representations and certifications at the time of quotation, including their Unique Entity ID. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, technical acceptance, and past performance, with past performance considered approximately equal in value to price. Poor past performance may lead to a vendor being deemed non-responsible. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Crucially, quotes must be submitted using the provided Excel sheet format; handwritten bids or submissions in any other format will be rejected. Shipping costs must be included in all pricing. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card.
Additional Notes
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for the official solicitation, amendments, and award information. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Brittany Baker, Contract Specialist, at b7baker@bop.gov.