SAM #15B41126Q00000011

Procurement of Certified Kosher Meals and Food Items for FCI Pekin

This opportunity is for the supply of certified Kosher subsistence items to FCI Pekin, Illinois, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons - Federal Correctional Institution Pekin, IL - Products Requested: - Wide range of certified Kosher meals and food items, including parve, meat, and dairy options - Examples include: - Filet of Sole Meal (384 units) - Beef Goulash Meal (240 units) - Beef Pot Roast Meal (240 units) - Roasted Chicken Breast Meal (240 units) - Chicken Wing Meal (144 units) - Turkey Cutlet Meal (72 units) - Meatloaf Meal (144 units) - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Meal (240 units) - Vegetarian Eggplant Creole Meal (240 units) - Cheese Omelet Meal (900 units) - Spanish Omelet Meal (360 units) - Sardines in Soybean Oil (360 units) - Wheat Bran Flakes Cereal (1,600 units) - Instant Farina (1,000 units) - Vegetable Juice (2,880 units) - Mayonnaise packets (50,000 units) - Tartar sauce packets (10,000 units) - Tomato catsup packets (10,000 units) - Mustard packets (90,000 units) - Fruit jelly packets (330,000 units) - Fat free dressing packets (120,000 units) - All items must bear kosher certification and meet strict ingredient and packaging requirements - Notable Requirements: - Products must comply with religious dietary standards - Packaging and temperature requirements for perishable and frozen items - Vendors evaluated on product quality and past performance - Government may pay more for higher-quality products - No specific OEMs or branded vendors are named; products must be certified kosher commercial food items - Delivery must be coordinated with the food service warehouse, during specified hours, and within the first month of the quarter

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Federal Bureau of Prisons - Federal Correctional Institution Pekin, IL is issuing a solicitation, 15B41126Q00000011, for 1st QTR FY 27 Certified Kosher subsistence line items. Shipping will be FOB Destination. The delivery period will be October 19th, 2026, to October 30th, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Deliveries will be made to the Food Service Warehouse at 2600 S. Second St. Pekin, IL 61554. The contract type is firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make single or multiple awards. The Government reserves the right not to award a menu item. The evaluation factors are price, product quality, and vendor’s past performance. Be advised the Government is willing to pay more for better-quality products. The Government will award the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as non-performance under the contract terms. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site www.sam.gov. The deadline for receipt of quotes is on or before August 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Email (hfrei@bop.gov). Quotes received after closing date will not be considered. Quoted prices must be good for 60 days after close of solicitation. Each vendor is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the online Representation and Certification Applications (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included. NOTE: ALL ITEMS WILL BE PAID VIA Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD at the discretion of the procurement office. SEND BANKING INFORMATION FOR PAYMENT. Blank pages are unnecessary. The Contracting Officer will verify registration prior to the award by entering the potential awardee's UEI number at www.sam.gov database.

Vendor shall return the completed RFQ document and bid sheets when making submissions. Failure to do so will result in the vendor being considered non-responsive and the bid being discarded.

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