USP MARION - Q4 FY26 HALAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Prison System / Bureau of Prisons (FCI Marion) is soliciting bids for FY26 Q4 Halal food requirements at USP Marion, IL. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids must be placed through the Unison Marketplace platform. The response deadline is May 21, 2026, at 8:30 AM CT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the provision of Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations, specifically Halal food, to support the needs of USP Marion for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation is managed entirely through the Unison Marketplace.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Marion, IL
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 08:30 AM CT
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided metadata. However, the Unison Marketplace platform facilitates the submission and review of bids, with awards made by the buyer (FCI Marion).
Additional Notes
This solicitation requires bidders to utilize the Unison Marketplace for bid submission. The provided documents, "Buyer Guide.pdf" and "Unison Marketplace Ordering Guide for BOP.docx," offer insights into the buyer's procurement process on the platform. While primarily for buyers, understanding these guides can help bidders navigate the platform, anticipate buyer actions, and structure their submissions effectively. The "Unison Marketplace Ordering Guide for BOP" details a 7-step process from defining requirements to finalizing records, including how requirements are posted and bids are reviewed. Bidders should refer to the provided link in the description to place their bid: https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com/fbweb/fbobuyDetails.do?token=olwZ140%2FVv3%2B4n3IMT9QdKpW4CDnoC23%2B1DRDBXA5f6RGznCYAnBTV7Hle5X5JAX.
For support, contact Marketplace Support at 1-877-933-3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com, or Allen Montgomery at amontgomery1@bop.gov.