Opportunity
SAM #15B12126Q00000031
FCC Hazelton Solicitation for Certified Kosher and Halal Foods (FY27 Q1)
Buyer
U.S. Penitentiary Hazelton
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
15B12126Q00000031
NAICS
311999, 424490
FCC Hazelton is seeking certified kosher and halal food products for its Food Service Warehouse for Fiscal Year 2027, Quarter 1. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Hazelton (USP Hazelton), West Virginia - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of certified kosher and halal food items, including: - Kosher fruit drink powders, cereals, coffees, farina, jellies, mustards, oatmeal, sardines, tuna, and vegetable juices - Certified halal and kosher ready-to-eat meals such as beef goulash, pot roast, chicken cacciatore, chicken chow mein, chicken wings, filet of sole, Hawaiian meatballs, roasted chicken breast, Spanish omelet, meatloaf, pasta with vegetarian meat sauce, vegetable protein lasagna, spaghetti, turkey cutlet, vegetarian eggplant creole, and stuffed peppers - Quantities range from 40 to 250,000 units per item, mostly in cases or each units - All items require kosher or halal certification markings - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All food items must be certified kosher or halal, with appropriate certification markings - Set aside for women-owned small businesses - Delivery required between October 1 and October 16, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays - Compliance with federal regulations including trafficking in persons, equal opportunity, and cybersecurity - No part numbers are provided for any items - All details and specifications are referenced in the attached product lists
Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex Hazelton, West Virginia, intends to issue a solicitation for the requirements of: CERTIFIED FOODS as prescribed in FAR subpart 12.6 under NAICS Code 311999. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business, FOB Destination, delivery date is estimated to be on or before October 17, 2026. Deliveries will be made to the Federal Correctional Complex-Food Service Warehouse, 1640 Skyview Drive, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525. The contract type is a firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make a formal single, multiple awards or no awards. The Government will award to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, which is considered to be most advantageous to the Government, with past performance and price considered. Evaluation factors as prescribed by 52.212-2 will be applied for determination of winning bid. The solicitation will be made available on or about August 12, 2026, and will be posted to the General Services Administration’s Federal Business Opportunities website: https://sam.gov/. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. The anticipated date for receipt of quotes is August 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm. EST. A signed SF 1449, including vendor information, must be submitted to be considered a viable quote. Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card depending on dollar amount of individually awarded orders. Each offer is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Faith-Based and Community Based Organizations (AUG 2005) are included. The point of contact regarding this solicitation is Charlie Hall, Contract Specialist, FCC Hazelton, 1640 Skyview Drive, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia 26525. E-mail contact: Charlie cehall@bop.gov. Completed offers must be delivered via email to HAX-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov. (backup email for bids is cehall@bop.gov . A confirmation email will be sent when bids are received. Fax or mailed quotes will not be accepted. The anticipated award date is September 30, 2026 (subject to change).