SAM #15B10227Q00000002

Quarterly Kosher Food Products Solicitation for FCI Ashland

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Ashland, is seeking quarterly deliveries of kosher-certified food products for inmate subsistence needs. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Ashland (Department of Justice) - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of kosher-certified meals and food items, including: - Kosher parve, meat, and dairy meals (e.g., Filet of Sole, Beef Goulash, Chicken Wing, Vegetarian Lasagna) - Kosher luncheon meats, cereals, farina, vegetable juice, and fruit-flavored drink powder - Quantities range from 60 to 213,195 units per item - All items must be strictly kosher-certified; no substitutions allowed - Bidders must submit a valid letter of Kosher Certification with their offer - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to religious dietary specifications and kosher certification - All products must be marked with kosher certification (hechsher) - Delivery is FOB Destination to FCI Ashland, Kentucky, with pre-arranged schedules - Evaluation based on price and past performance; may result in single or multiple awards - Not a small business set-aside; includes federal compliance clauses (e.g., Buy American Act) - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to any supplier meeting kosher and specification requirements

Description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution FCI Ashland, intends to issue solicitation RFQ15B10226Q00000002 for Quarterly Kosher Subsistence. Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) guidelines, this requirement is for food products delivered FOB Destination FCI Ashland, PO Box 888, St. Route 716, Ashland Ky 41105. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract and reserves the right to make single or multiple awards. Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, with price and past performance considered as the evaluation factors. 

The solicitation will be available on or about August 06, 2026, and will be posted exclusively to SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for all updates and amendments. Bids must be received no later than August 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. A valid letter of Kosher Certification must be submitted at the same time as the bid to be considered for award. Please note that deliveries will begin October 1, 2026, and will not be accepted prior to that date.

Payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for orders over $15,000.00, 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 point of contact for this solicitation is PPS Travis Stewart. All inquiries must be submitted via email tstewart1@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be accepted.

Respectfully.

T. Stewart

PPS FCI Ashland

tstewart1@bop.gov

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