FCI TALLADEGA 2ND QTR 281 Kosher/Halal Solicitation
The Federal Bureau of Prisons' Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Talladega is soliciting bids for religiously certified Kosher and Halal subsistence meals for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The procurement covers 44 line items of Kosher-certified and Halal-certified food products including prepared meals, meat, poultry, and specialty dietary items with an estimated total solicitation value of $844,504.98. Vendors must be responsible suppliers capable of meeting all specifications and delivery requirements, with evaluation based primarily on price and past performance—poor past performance, failure to deliver, or failure to meet specifications may disqualify vendors from consideration. All offers must include shipping costs as part of pricing, and vendors are required to complete representations and certifications through the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) system. The solicitation was posted on November 26, 2025, with quotes due by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and delivery is scheduled to begin January 1, 2026, and conclude March 31, 2026.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business concerns. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with FOB Destination terms, and the government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards to responsible vendors whose offers are most advantageous to the government. Delivery will occur to FCI Talladega located at 565 E Renfroe Road, Talladega, Alabama 35160, with payment to be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or the Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000. The solicitation documents, including the Statements of Work for both Kosher and Halal meals, delivery schedules, and the SF1449 form, are available on the Federal Business Opportunities website (sam.gov), where all future amendments and updates will be posted. Interested parties must monitor sam.gov regularly to stay informed of any changes or additional information related to this acquisition.
15B31326Q00000006 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Talladega
11/26/25, 1:26 PM FCI TALLADEGA 2ND QTR 281 Kosher/Halal Presolicitation
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Talladega in Alabama is seeking to procure quarterly subsistence supplies consisting of religious certified Kosher and Halal food products for the second quarter of 2026. This firm-fixed price contract will be awarded to responsible vendors whose offers are most advantageous to the government based on price and past performance evaluation criteria. Vendors must demonstrate reliable past performance, as poor performance, failure to meet delivery schedules, or inability to meet specifications may result in disqualification as a non-responsible vendor. All pricing must include shipping, with delivery on a FOB Destination basis to FCI Talladega located at 565 E Renfroe Road, Talladega, Alabama 35160. The solicitation will be posted to www.sam.gov on or about November 26, 2025, with quotes due by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The contract specialist point of contact is B. Jones at b7jones@bop.gov or (256) 315-4151.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small businesses. The contract performance period runs from January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026, covering the second quarter delivery window. The government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards to one or more vendors, allowing for flexibility in award strategy. All interested vendors must complete representations and certifications through the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) system prior to submission. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000, with awards of $10,000 or greater subject to standard federal payment procedures.
15B31326Q00000006 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Talladega
11/25/25, 12:35 PM