Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking small‑business suppliers to provide a full line of Kosher and Halal food items for Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Schuylkill for FY 27 Q1. The solicitation is an RFQ (RFQP02132600018) with a delivery deadline of 16 Oct 2026 to the prison’s food service depot in Minersville, PA. Multiple awards will be made based on price and a “Go/No‑Go” past‑performance evaluation. All items must be palletized, properly labeled, and meet strict temperature and religious‑diet certification requirements. Quotes are due 8 Sep 2026, must be valid for 30 days, and will be evaluated under FAR Part 12 provisions.
• Small‑business set‑aside (≤700 employees) under NAICS 311999 (All Other Food Manufacturing)
• Delivery window: 7 am‑2 pm EST, 7 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026, FOB destination
• Required certifications: Kosher symbol or Halal certification on each package
• Temperature controls: frozen ≤0 °F, refrigerated 34‑40 °F, shelf‑stable >40 °F
• Evaluation factors: price (fair and reasonable) and past performance (timeliness, order accuracy)
• Quotes submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Stephanie Sandler ([email protected]) – no fax or mail accepted.