SAM #15B30326Q00000014

Quarterly Kosher and Halal Food Procurement for FCI Edgefield

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Edgefield, South Carolina, is seeking small business vendors to supply a wide range of kosher and halal food items for quarterly delivery to the institution. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Edgefield - Contracting officials include Sammie Rhodes and S. Rhodes - Products/Services Requested: - Over 40 distinct kosher and halal food products, including: - Individually packaged kosher margarine (15,000 units), dressings, coffee, cereals, farina, mustard, oatmeal, sardines, vegetable juice, and fruit-flavored drink powder - Kosher and halal meal options such as meatloaf, chicken wings, fish fillet, spaghetti and meatballs, turkey cutlet, chicken cacciatore, chicken chow mein, Spanish omelet, bologna luncheon meat, and more - Quantities for individual items range from 14 to 15,000 units - All products must be certified kosher or halal, with each package individually marked with the appropriate certification (hechsher or halal symbol) - Strict adherence to ingredient, packaging, and labeling requirements as specified in the solicitation and attachments - Vendors must provide religious certification and USDA inspection letters with their bids - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All kosher meals are awarded on an all-or-none basis; the government may make multiple awards for other items - Deliveries are quarterly, with possible weekly adjustments based on institutional needs - Only small businesses are eligible to bid - Registration in the System for Award Management (SAMS) is required - The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make final determinations on product compliance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brand names are mentioned; products must meet federal and religious standards - Place of Performance/Delivery: - All deliveries to FCI Edgefield, 501 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, SC 29824

Description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield, South Carolina, intends to issue solicitation 15B30326Q00000014, for the requirements of: QUARTERLY COMMON FARE/KOSHER ITEMS. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business, FOB Destination, and the delivery date will be on or around, July 1, 2026. Deliveries will be made to the Federal Correctional Institution, 501 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, South Carolina 29824. Should any scheduled delivery fall on a holiday, delivery will be made on the next business day, unless otherwise specified by the food service department. Food Service reserves the right to make weekly adjustments on quantities and schedule, if needed, based on institutional needs. The contract type is a firm-fixed price. The Government intends to make an all or none award on the kosher meals but reserves the right to make multiple awards on the remaining items. The government will award to the responsible quoter whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is considered to be most advantageous to the Government, with past performance and price considered equally. The solicitation will be made available on or about May 5, 2026. and will be posted to the Beta.SAM.gov website: https://beta.sam.gov. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, and award information will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. Quotes will be due Friday May 15, 2026, by 1:00 pm EST. All vendors will be required to submit a religious certification letter and a USDA inspection certification letter along with each bid. A statement of work will be included in the solicitation package outlining all of the details and food specifications. The Government reserves the right to make payment using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Quoters should include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) & Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their offers. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the System for Award Management (SAMS) database prior to award by entering the potential awardees’ DUNS or UEI number into the SAMS database. Failure to complete this registration procedure outlined in this solicitation, may result in elimination from consideration for award. The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Sammie Rhodes, Contract Specialist at (803)637-1339. Completed offers must be e-mailed to s1rhodes@bop.gov. The anticipated award date is May 20, 2026, with an effective date July 1, 2026.   

ALL MEALS WILL AWARDED ON AN ALL OR NONE BASIS

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