SEA 4th Quarter - Kosher Menu FY2026
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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, FCI Seagoville is soliciting quotes for 4th Quarter Kosher Menu items for FY2026. This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks vendors to supply certified kosher meals to the facility in Seagoville, TX. This opportunity is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. Quotes are due by May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of various kosher menu items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The requirement includes a list, description, and total quantities of items detailed in the attached Standard Form 1449, Section 2. All items must strictly comply with BOP National Menu Specifications, and contractors are responsible for obtaining and understanding these specifications prior to quoting.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- All items must be Certified Kosher and marked with the Kosher Symbol (OU) on individual packages. A current Kosher Certificate must be included with the offer.
- No substitutions to specifications (e.g., case counts) are permitted; changes will not be evaluated.
- Deliveries are F.O.B. destination to FCI Seagoville, TX, and must adhere to strict requirements: palletized (unless arranged), no out-of-date/expired/thawed products, and specific temperature controls for non-frozen, canned, and frozen goods.
- All items are subject to close inspection, and receipt may be conditional for up to five business days. Items failing to meet specifications will be refused and must be picked up by the vendor within one week.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 15B51426Q00000009
- Period of Performance: 4th Quarter FY2026, with final deliveries by June 26, 2026.
- Award Structure: Items will be awarded individually; more than one item may be awarded to a single contractor.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8940 (Rations, Subsistence)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. Quotes from large businesses will not be considered.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on Best Value, with significant emphasis on past performance. FCI Seagoville will award to vendors with a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(4)(ii), even if their quotes are not the lowest price. Vendors with poor past performance (e.g., failure to deliver, quality issues, requests to cancel orders) may receive a poor rating, impacting award decisions. Vendors should only quote on items they can deliver as specified.
Submission Details
Quotes must indicate Solicitation No. 15B51426Q00000009, time specified for receipt, vendor name, address, telephone number, technical description of items, warranty terms, price, and discount terms.
- Quote Due Date: May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Contact: Camille Gonzalez (c9gonzalez@bop.gov)