Opportunity
SAM #15B12026Q00000005
USP McCreary Solicitation for Certified Halal Meals, FY26 Q4
Buyer
BOP FAO
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
15B12026Q00000005
NAICS
311999, 424490
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (USP) McCreary, is seeking fixed-price bids from small businesses to supply a variety of certified Halal meals for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution McCreary, managed by the Field Acquisition Office (FAO) - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and delivery of certified Halal meals, strictly adhering to religious dietary specifications - 12 distinct Halal meal types, including: - Fish Fillet Meal (14 oz, 240 units) - Beans and Franks Meal (18 oz, 60 units) - Chicken Wing Meal (16 oz, 240 units) - Chicken Cacciatore Meal (20 oz, 240 units) - Chicken Chow Mein Meal (20 oz, 240 units) - Turkey Cutlet Meal (16 oz, 80 units) - Meatloaf Meal (16 oz, 240 units) - Hawaiian Meatballs Meal (15 oz, 240 units) - Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal (20 oz, 180 units) - Cheese Omelet Meal (7 oz, 60 units) - Spanish Omelet Meal (7 oz, 20 units) - Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat (4 oz, 200 units) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All meals must be certified Halal; a valid Halal Certification letter is required with each bid - No substitutions or alternate packaging accepted; strict compliance with specifications - Award may be made by item or in aggregate, based on best value (price and past performance) - Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to any qualified small business food manufacturers or suppliers able to meet Halal certification and product requirements - Place of Performance/Delivery: - USP McCreary, 330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, KY 42635
Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (USP) McCreary, intends to issue solicitation 15B12026Q00000005 for Quarterly Certified Halal Meals. In accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), this requirement is for food products delivered FOB Destination to USP McCreary, 330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, KY 42635. The contract type is firm-fixed-price. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote is most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors include price and past performance.
The solicitation will be available on or about May 06, 2026, and will be posted exclusively to https://sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for all updates and amendments. Bids must be received no later than May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Please note that deliveries will begin July 1, 2026, and will not be accepted prior to that date.
Payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or via Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000.00 or less. Per FAR 52.212-3, all offerors must have an active registration and completed representations and certifications within the System for Award Management (SAM); the legacy ORCA system is no longer in use. Offerors must include a letter of Halal Certification with their bid for consideration. The point of contact for this solicitation is ADM FAO CO C. Parker. All inquiries must be submitted via email cparker@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be accepted.
Respectfully.
C. Parker, CO
ADM FAO Division