FCI Danbury 4th Quarter Kosher/Halal
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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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP), FCI Danbury is soliciting quotes for Kosher and Halal food items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement includes a variety of religiously compliant food products for delivery between July 1 and July 15, 2026. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of specific Kosher and Halal food items to meet the religious dietary needs of inmates at FCI Danbury. Detailed specifications are provided in the attached documents:
- Kosher Items: The "Religious Diet Specifications Quote Sheet" outlines 37 different Kosher Parve and Kosher Meat items, including fish fillets, meat meals, chicken dishes, pasta, vegetables, and condiments. Strict adherence to specifications, including kosher certification (hechsher) on individual packages, is mandatory. No substitutions are permitted.
- Halal Items: The "Halal .BID 4TH QTR FY26.pdf" details 12 Halal meal items, covering protein types (e.g., fish, beef, chicken, turkey), weight, composition, and preparation instructions. Compliance with "Religious Diet Specifications" is critical, and no substitutions are allowed.
- Quantities: Specific "Units to Order" are provided for each item in the attached requirements worksheets.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to anticipated multiple Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) awards. Awards over $15,000 will be FFP Purchase Orders; awards under $15,000 will be FFP Government Purchase Card transactions.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 311991 (All Other Food Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 700 employees.
- Product Service Code: 8940 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations).
- Delivery Period: July 1, 2026, to July 15, 2026.
- Delivery Location: FCI Danbury, 33 ½ Pembroke Station, Route 37, Danbury, CT 06811.
Evaluation Criteria
Awards will be made to responsible quoters offering the best value to the Government, based on:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Assessed on a Go/No-Go basis. Quoters must demonstrate a consistent record of on-time deliveries and accurate, complete orders. Documented instances of late deliveries or recurring issues with order accuracy will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only "Go" rated quoters will be eligible for award.
Submission Requirements
- Quotes Due: June 5, 2026, by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email only to Jared Caswell (jcaswell@bop.gov). Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted.
- Required Documents: Bidders must complete and submit the "Contractor's Information Sheet" (Quote Sheet Cover-DAN kosher-halal.docx) with company details (UEI, NAICS, POC, email, phone).
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
- Inquiries: Read the solicitation, cover letter, quote sheet, clauses, provisions, and delivery schedule thoroughly. Responses to questions already addressed in these documents will not be provided.