SAM #15B31626Q00000014

Procurement of Certified Halal and Kosher Religious Diet Meals and Packaged Foods for FCI Williamsburg

This opportunity involves the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Williamsburg, under the Federal Bureau of Prisons, procuring a wide range of certified Halal and Kosher religious diet meals and packaged food items for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Williamsburg - Products/Services Requested: - Certified Halal and Kosher ready-to-eat meals (meat, dairy, parve, and vegetarian options) - Examples: 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, Cheese Omelet, Spanish Omelet, Bologna Luncheon Meat, Vegetarian Lasagna, Eggplant Creole, Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers - Quantities range from 36 to 1,710 units per meal type - Kosher packaged food items: - Vegetable juice (720 units), potato chips (600 units), mayonnaise dressing (2,928 packets), tartar sauce (2,400 packets), tomato catsup (50,000 packets), chunk light tuna (102,000 units), sardines (480,000 units), farina (4,535 packets), mustard (42,000 packets), jelly, peanut butter, fat-free dressing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All meals and items must be certified Halal or Kosher as specified, with strict compliance to religious dietary laws - All items must have a minimum remaining shelf life of 90 days upon delivery - Delivery is required in July 2026 (1st Quarter FY27) - No specific OEMs or brands are named; products must meet certification and composition requirements - Quantities and detailed specifications are provided for each meal and item - No services are requested; this is a supply-only procurement - The opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation 15B31626Q00000014 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 1st Quarter Religious Diet and Halal Requirements for FCI Williamsburg in Salters, SC. Completed solicitation packages must be delivered by August 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 311999 All Other Misc. Food Manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees

Quoters must follow all instructions in this notice. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from consideration.

Quoters shall complete Section 17a of Standard Form 1449, including: Company Name, Phone Number, Point of Contact, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).

Pricing shall be entered on the attached specification sheet. All quoted prices shall contain no more than four decimal points.

Terms of Delivery are FOB Destination. All delivered food items must have a minimum remaining shelf life of at least 90 days from the date of delivery, as indicated by the manufacturer’s best‑by or use‑by date.

One-time delivery date for all items will occur October 1, 2026, through October 16, 2026.

Deliveries will be made to the FCI Williamsburg Warehouse, 8301 U.S. Hwy 521, Salters, SC 29590 between 8:00AM - 12:00 PM EST Monday – Friday, unless otherwise specified in SOW. The warehouse is closed on all federal holidays.

The contract type is Firm-Fixed Price. The Government reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards, whichever is determined to be in the Government’s best interest.

The Government intends to award to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the government. Awards will be based on past performance and price with past performance being most important. Past performance will be evaluated based on recent and relevant similar food supply requirements. The Government may utilize information from references and other available sources.

Orders below $15,000.00 will be placed via government purchase card. Orders $15,000.01 and above will be placed via purchase order (payment made via EFT). Invoices may be mailed to P.O. Box 220, Salters, SC 29590, or emailed to wil-businessoffice-s@bop.gov for faster processing.

The following provisions and clauses apply (included by reference): FAR clause 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products & Services, 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Services, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Services, 52.204-7 System for Award Management, 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor, 52.225-1 Buy American, 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to SB Subcontractors, 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, 52-252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, JAR 2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items

*52.232-18 Availability of Funds

The point of contact for this solicitation is Justin Shortt, Supervisory Contract Specialist and Christopher Hustad, Contract Specialist: 8301 U.S. Highway 521, Salters, SC 29590. Complete quotations may be e-mailed or hand delivered.

The only format by which questions will be answered will be by e-mail at wil-contracting@bop.gov.

All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be posted on sam.gov.  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information.

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