SAM #15B21726Q00000012

Kosher Food Products Solicitation for FDC Philadelphia, FY27 Q1

This opportunity is for the supply of Kosher-certified food products to the Federal Detention Center Philadelphia (FDC Philadelphia), part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Detention Center Philadelphia - Products/Services Requested: - Kosher-certified food items including: - Tuna (chunk light in water, 864 units) - Sardines in soybean oil (144 units) - Ready-to-eat wheat bran flakes cereal (2016 units) - Instant oatmeal, plain (1800 units) - Instant farina, plain (200 units) - Vegetable juice (1440 units) - Potato chips (2100 units) - Tartar sauce (15000 units) - Instant coffee (25000 units) - Fruit-flavored drink powder (122000 units) - All items must be individually packaged, sealed, and display kosher certification markings (hechsher) - No substitutions allowed; strict adherence to religious dietary requirements - Products must meet specific packaging, temperature, and delivery standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All products must be certified kosher and individually marked - Delivery must occur during the first month of the quarter, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays) - Vendors must specify package sizes on their bids - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; open to any manufacturer meeting kosher and packaging requirements - No services are requested in this solicitation.

Description

FDC PHILADELPHIA FY27 1ST QTR KOSHER SYNOPSIS: The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Detention Center Philadelphia, intends to issue solicitation 15B21726Q00000012 for the acquisition of Kosher products. This shall be a requirements type contract with firm fixed pricing, FOB Destination with full delivery by DECEMBER 31, 2026. Deliveries will be made to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Detention Center, 700 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. The Government reserves the right to award to responsible vendor(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government. Past performance will be considered approximately equal in value to price. Past Performance (poor past performance, failure to deliver awarded items in the past, not meeting required specifications, etc.), may result with the vendors quotes being considered as a non-responsible vendor. Please include shipping in all pricing. PLEASE READ THE COVER LETTER AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON SUBMITTING YOUR OFFER PROPERLY. The solicitation will be made available on or about AUGUST 13, 2026 and will be posted to the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities website www.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. Faith based and community based organizations can submit offers/ quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. The anticipated date of receipt of quotes is AUGUST 26, 2026 8:00 am EST. Payment will be made using the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or purchase card. Each vendor is required to be registered in www.SAM.gov complete with representations and certifications. The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Brian Virgillo, Contracting Officer, located at the Federal Correctional Institution, PO box 38, JBMDL NJ 08640, (609) 723-1100 x5153. Complete offers will only be accepted in Excel format and emailed to <bvirgillo@bop.gov>, the anticipated date of award is SEPTEMBER 3, 2026. PLEASE DO NOT HAND WRITE PRICING ON THE EXCEL SHEET, THE SHEET AUTO POPULATES, EXCEL FORMAT WILL BE THE ONLY FORM ACCEPTED.

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