SAM #15B41127Q00000002

FCI Pekin procurement of certified kosher food and meal items

The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ FCI Pekin is seeking bids for a quarter’s supply of certified kosher foods. - Buyer: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Pekin, Illinois. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, brands, or vendors are named in the provided materials. - Products and quantities: The menu lists 41 food items, including prepared kosher meals, meats and fish, cereals, breads, drinks, dairy and milk alternatives, condiments, snacks, and spreads. Requested quantities range from 0 to 50,000 units; items with a quantity of 0 or no stated quantity are preserved in the line-item list. - Notable requirements: Products must meet their specified kosher meat, dairy, or parve requirements; many individual packages must display kosher certification. The menu specifies product composition, package sizes, and applicable food standards for many items. No substitutions are allowed, and bidders must identify requested size, type, or brand where applicable. - Delivery and award: A single delivery is expected during the designated quarter. The government may make multiple awards or omit individual items; evaluation emphasizes price, product quality, and past delivery performance.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Federal Bureau of Prisons - Federal Correctional Institution Pekin, IL is issuing a solicitation, 15B41127Q00000002, for 2nd QTR FY 27 Certified Kosher subsistence line items. Shipping will be FOB Destination. The delivery period will be January 11th, 2027, to January 22nd, 2027, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Deliveries will be made to the Food Service Warehouse at 2600 S. Second St. Pekin, IL 61554. The contract type is firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make single or multiple awards. The Government reserves the right not to award a menu item. The evaluation factors are price, product quality, and vendor’s past performance. Be advised the Government is willing to pay more for better-quality products. The Government will award the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as non-performance under the contract terms. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site www.sam.gov. The deadline for receipt of quotes is on or before November 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Email (hfrei@bop.gov). Quotes received after closing date will not be considered. Quoted prices must be good for 60 days after close of solicitation. Each vendor is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the online Representation and Certification Applications (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included. NOTE: ALL ITEMS WILL BE PAID VIA Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD at the discretion of the procurement office. SEND BANKING INFORMATION FOR PAYMENT. Blank pages are unnecessary. The Contracting Officer will verify registration prior to the award by entering the potential awardee's UEI number at www.sam.gov database.

*Vendor shall return the completed RFQ document and bid sheets when making submissions. Failure to do so will result in the vendor being considered non-responsive and the bid being discarded. *

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