SAM #15BFTD26Q00000012

Procurement of Certified Halal Meal Products for FCI Fort Dix

This opportunity involves the procurement of certified Halal meal products for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix, under the Federal Bureau of Prisons: - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix - Products/Services Requested: - Certified Halal meat and egg-based meals for inmate consumption - Meal types include: Filet of Sole, Beef Goulash, Beef Pot Roast, Beans and Franks, Roasted Chicken Breast, Chicken Wing, Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Chow Mein, Turkey Cutlet, Meatloaf, Hawaiian Meatballs, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cheese Omelet, Spanish Omelet, and Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat - Quantities range from 132 to 1944 units per meal type - All meals must be Halal-certified and meet strict religious dietary and packaging specifications - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brand names are mentioned; products must be Halal-certified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All products must be certified Halal and individually marked with a Halal certification symbol - Meals must be delivered frozen and in specified portion sizes - Strict adherence to religious dietary requirements and packaging standards is mandatory - Delivery must occur during the first month of the quarter, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays), with pre-arranged schedules - Vendors must be registered in SAM and able to accept EFT payments - Quotes must be submitted in Excel format, and awards will be made by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible offeror

Description

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution

Fort Dix, NJ

JULY 28, 2026

Re: 15BFTD26Q00000012 (HALAL)

Dear Offerors,

Enclosed is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, New Jersey, Contracting Office, for the acquisition of commercial items for our facility. This package contains all necessary information for you to submit to the government your price quotes for these items for consumption of the inmate population housed at FCI Fort Dix.

The Government shall award these items by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible offeror. All vendors awarded Purchase Orders must be registered in the SAM System (WWW.SAM.GOV) and

willing to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as a form of payment. Please pay close attention to the delivery date(s). Please quote only on those specified items. Do not change the specified item. Do not change the item description or the unit of issue. Do not use phrases such as “Minimum Award Amount”, “All or none”, or any other phrases that would limit the Government from awarding by line item. ANY CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION CAN RESULT IN THE GOVERNMENT, REJECTING THE PART OR ALL OF THE QUOTES SUBMITTED.

Please complete the Standard Form 1449 as such: Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c. Please open the excel file and add only your company name below the highlighted area and only your unit price per item into the self-calculating excel document and return in excel format. Please complete and return the attached Contractor Information Sheet.

You MUST email the following: your quotes in excel format(company name must be listed), SF 1449 and Contractor Information Sheet to aaponteberrios@bop.gov and CC: to bvirgillo@bop.gov

with the subject line in all caps “15BFTD26Q00000012” no later than AUGUST 9, 2026 @ 11:59 PM Eastern Time. NO OTHER METHOD OF MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID/QUOTE.

The following documentation shall be submitted: SF-1449 (SIGN BLOCKS 30 a b and c).

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SHEET BID SHEET (EXCEL FORMAT ONLY)

A receipt of your email shall be acknowledged by the Contract Specialist, Mr. Aponte. If you do not receive an email from Mr. Aponte acknowledging your receipt, it is your responsibility to follow up to ensure the Contract Officer has received your bid. Otherwise, your bid may be rejected post award.

All questions about quality, delivery, standard, so on may be addressed to Mr. D. Cruz   

At dcruz@bop.gov . Sincerely,

Arturo Aponte-Berrios, Contract Officer

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