SAM #15B21626Q00000018

Certified Halal and Kosher Food Products Solicitation for FCI Elkton, Q1 FY27

FCI Elkton, part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking certified Halal and Kosher food products for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Elkton Food Service - Products Requested: - Certified Halal and Kosher meals, including: - Cheese Omelet Meals (Halal and Kosher, 7 oz) - Spanish Omelet Meals (Halal and Kosher, 7 oz) - Bologna Luncheon Meat (Halal, chicken or turkey, 4 oz) - Beef Pot Roast Meals (Halal and Kosher, 12 oz) - Filet of Sole Meals (Halal and Kosher, 12 oz) - Roasted Chicken Breast Meals (Halal and Kosher, 12 oz) - Hawaiian Meatballs Meals (Halal, 15 oz) - Chicken Wing Meals (Halal, 16 oz) - Turkey Cutlet Meals (Halal and Kosher, 16 oz) - Beef Goulash Meals (Halal and Kosher, 12 oz) - Meatloaf Meals (Kosher, 16 oz) - Beans and Franks Meals (Kosher, 18 oz) - Spaghetti and Meatballs Meals (Kosher, 20 oz) - Vegetarian Lasagna Meals (Kosher Dairy, 16 oz) - Vegetarian Eggplant Creole Meals (Kosher Parve, 12 oz) - Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Meals (Kosher Parve, 12 oz) - Pasta with Vegetarian Meat Sauce Meals (Kosher Parve, 16 oz) - Instant Oatmeal (Kosher) - Peanut Butter (Kosher, individual packets) - Sardines in Soybean Oil (Kosher, individual pouches) - Tuna (Kosher, chunk light in water, individual pouches) - Tartar Sauce (Kosher, individual packets) - Fat Free Dressing (Kosher, individual packets) - Fruit Jelly (Kosher, reduced sugar, individual packets) - Coffee (Kosher, instant, individual packets) - Quantities: - Range from 24 units (Turkey Cutlet Meal, Halal) to 300,000 units (Kosher Jelly, Fruit, individual packets) - Unique Requirements: - All products must be certified Halal or Kosher and comply with federal food regulations and allergen labeling - Ovenable products only; strict product dating and packaging standards - Frozen items require scheduled delivery appointments - Delivery must occur between October 12, 2026, and November 20, 2026 - Vendors must demonstrate a history of on-time and accurate deliveries - No specific OEMs or brands are named; products must meet certification and menu specifications

Description

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons      FCI Elkton 8730 Scroggs Rd. Lisbon, OH 44432 August 27, 2026

(i) Synopsis and Solicitation Details This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the solicitation only. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 15B21626Q00000018 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for Q1 FY27 Certified Requirement. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. This document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. To view all available rewritten FAR Parts and agency deviations, visit Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The NAICS code for this requirement is 311999, with a small business size standard of 700 employees.

(ii) Line-Item List A list of line-item number(s), items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). See attachment Q1 FY27 CERTIFIED QUOTE SHEET for a full description of items, quantities, and units of measures for all the certified requirements.

(iii) Requirements Description Details of the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102). See attached menu specifications for a full description of items, quantities, and units of measures for all the certified requirements.

(iv) Delivery and Acceptance Dates and places of delivery and acceptance, and FOB point (see part 47). Refer to Attachment CERTIFIED DELIVERY INFORMATION for detailed delivery instructions. Each line item will indicate the corresponding delivery schedule number required in the description. Delivery will be Freight on Board. Deliveries will not be accepted on weekends or federal holidays. Items not delivered within the required time frame may be subject to cancellation, and any associated shipping or restocking fees will be the responsibility of the vendor. Delivery address: FCI Elkton 8730 Scroggs Road Lisbon, OH 44432

(v) Applicable Solicitation Provisions The following provisions are applicable: RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) FY27 1ST QTR CERTIFIED RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) The Government anticipates and intends to make MULTIPLE awards based on pricing per line item. Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below. Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable; Past Performance – Go/No-Go Evaluation The Government will evaluate the Quoter’s past performance on a Go/No-Go basis. The assessment will be based on the following criteria: Timeliness of Deliveries: The Quoter must demonstrate a consistent record of on-time deliveries. Documented instances of late deliveries, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations and communications with other Contracting Officers, will be reviewed. A history of substantial delivery delays will result in a "No-Go" determination. Order Accuracy and Completeness: The Quoter must show a track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Evidence of recurring issues such as missing or incorrect items—supported by customer complaints, re-turns, or input from other Contracting Officers—will be considered. A pattern of incomplete or inaccurate deliveries will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating under this factor will be considered eligible for award. 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation (JAN 2017) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

(vi) Contract Clauses The following clauses apply: 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Internal Confidentiality Agreements (JAN 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) JAR 2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (NOV 2020) DOJ-08 – Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic Influenza or Other National Emergency

(vii) Submission Due Date and Contact The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, September 4th, 2026. Contact for questions: Logan Kress, Property and Procurement Specialist Email: lkress@bop.gov No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Please ensure to read the solicitation, cover letter, quote sheet, clauses, provisions, and delivery schedule. If the answer is addressed in those documents, you will not receive a response. Quotes MUST be valid for 30 calendar days after the close of the solicitation.

(viii) Additional Information All information related to this solicitation will be posted on the SAM.gov website: www.sam.gov. Future updates, amendments, awards, and cancellations will also be posted there. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for the most current information. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the Bureau of Prisons. Awards exceeding the Micro Purchase Threshold of $15,000 will be issued as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Purchases under the Micro Purchase Threshold of $15,000 will be awarded via a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Government Purchase Card transaction from the local food services department. Any subsequent award will require acceptance via signature within 48 hours after the signed purchase order is delivered. Certified foods are vital for the operation of a Federal Prison. In accordance with FAR 12.201-1 (b), this acquisition requires written acceptance. Note: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions not included in agency solicitations, such as: 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, paragraph (d). Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforcing requirements. Entities are not required to, nor can they, update their registration to remove these representations in SAM.

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