SAM #15B20526Q00000032

FMC Devens Solicitation for Kosher, Halal, and Conventional Food Products (FY27 Q1)

FMC Devens, part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotes from small businesses for a broad range of food service products for the first quarter of FY27. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons, FMC Devens, Food Service Department - Contact: Eve Rivera-White, 36 Independence Drive, Building 1677, Devens, MA - Products Requested: - Kosher and halal certified meals (e.g., beef goulash, chicken cacciatore, cheese omelet, vegetarian lasagna) - Bulk meats: beef patties (5,000 lbs), ground beef (12,000 lbs), roast beef (6,000 lbs), chicken leg quarters (16,000 lbs), boneless chicken (10,000 lbs), pork roast (6,000 lbs), turkey roast (6,000 lbs), fish fillets (5,000 lbs) - Dairy: cheddar cheese (20 cases), mozzarella cheese (52 cases), butter (50 lbs bulk, 100 cases of patties), margarine (30 cases), parmesan cheese (20 cases) - Bakery and pantry staples: flour (40 bags), baking powder (10 cases), cornstarch (10 bags), pasta (100 cases), rice (60 bags), potato flakes (1,000 lbs) - Canned fruits and vegetables: applesauce (168 cases), carrots (224 cases), corn (168 cases), green beans (224 cases), pears (112 cases), tomatoes (diced, crushed, paste) - Condiments and dressings: kosher mayonnaise, mustard, tartar sauce, Italian dressing, pickle relish, salad oil, catsup - Disposable supplies: bakery mitts (48), rubber gloves (144 pairs) - Other: tofu (750 lbs), taco shells (15,600), flour tortillas (5,178) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All kosher and halal items must be individually marked with appropriate certification (hechsher or halal logo) - Meals must be individually packaged and sealed, with strict ingredient and packaging specifications - Bulk orders and large quantities required for many items - Delivery must occur between October 1 and December 31, 2026 - The government reserves the right to reject items not meeting specifications upon inspection - No specific OEMs or brand names are mentioned; products must meet USDA and certification standards. - Vendors must submit quotes electronically and adhere to submission instructions.

Description

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens 42 Patton Rd Ayer, MA 01432

September 14, 2026

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 15B20526Q00000032.  This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).  Please read it in its entirety.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01

The NAICS for this requirement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700 employees. 

This is a total small business set-aside.

TERMS OF DELIVERY ARE F.O.B. DESTINATION TO:

FMC Devens Food Service Dept.

36 Independence Drive,

Building 1677

Devens, MA  01434

The date of delivery is on or before October 16, 2026.

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below. 

(1) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable;

(2) Past Performance - Past performance information shall include prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor; and

(3) Delivery - Delivery terms proposed by the offeror.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition.

X (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). X (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13126). X (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). X (34)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246). X (35)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X (36)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). X (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). X (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). X (48) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513). X (52)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). X (62) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). X (64) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (C) X (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

The selected Quoter must comply with the additional contract clauses and provisions, which can be found in this attached documentation:

15B20526Q00000032

The full text of the referenced FAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/FAR

The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on September 25, 2026. 

The anticipated award date is on or about October 1, 2026.

Vendors must submit their quotes to both of the following points of contact.

Failure to email both individuals may result in the quote not being considered:

Rebecca Peterson, Contract Specialist Email: rpeterson@bop.gov Eveliz Rivera-White, Supervisory Contract Specialist Email: eriverawhite@bop.gov

Email Subject Line Format: Please include the Request for Quote (RFQ) number and your company name in the subject line.

Example: 15B20524Q00000037 Quote – [Vendor Name]

Important Delivery Restrictions:

Only electronic submissions via email will be accepted. No faxed, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be reviewed or accepted. Quotes that do not strictly adhere to these submission instructions may be disqualified from evaluation.

Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after closing.

Please ensure all information requested is included.  This shall include a completed:

Quote Sheet Cover- SMK Vendor Quote Submission

Any and all information will be posted to the SAM.Gov website:  www.sam.gov.  All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, awards and cancellations 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 Government reserves the right upon inspection to reject items if they are damaged or not to the specifications as listed in the solicitation.

All vendors must be completely registered in the System for Award Management, http://www.sam.gov prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

The following is the schedule for this award:

• Solicitation Posted: 09/14/2026

• Quotes Due By: 9/25/2026-10:00 AM EST

• Anticipated Award Date on or about: 09/29/2026

• Delivery on or before: 10/16/2026-2:00 PM EST

***Question Submission: Interested quoters must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer (FMC Devens) to respond.  Questions must be submitted by email only; no phone calls please. 

The email addresses to send questions to is:

Rebecca Peterson, Contract Specialist Email: rpeterson@bop.gov

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