kosher CL.docx
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This is a cover letter from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution in Edgefield, South Carolina, introducing a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for kosher food products. The solicitation, numbered 15B30326Q00000007, is restricted to 100% small businesses and seeks quarterly common fare and kosher items for delivery on or around April 1, 2026, to the facility located at 501 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, South Carolina 29824. The contract is firm-fixed price, with the Government intending to make an all-or-none award on kosher meals while reserving the right to make multiple awards on remaining items. The Government will evaluate offers based on past performance and price weighted equally, selecting the responsible quoter whose conforming offer is most advantageous to the Government.
Quoters must submit offers by Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time via email to s1rhodes@bop.gov or kstroman@bop.gov, or by hand delivery to the Edgefield facility. All vendors are required to submit religious certification letters and USDA inspection certification letters with their bids. Quoters must include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) numbers and ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award. Quoters must meet all stated specifications and must honor quoted prices; failure to provide items at quoted prices or changes to packaging or quantities without notation will result in award going to the next lowest bidder. Quoters should direct questions in writing to the contracting specialist at (803) 637-7161, s1rhodes@bop.gov, or (803) 637-1339/(803) 637-1342. Food Service reserves the right to make weekly adjustments to quantities and schedules based on institutional needs, and deliveries falling on holidays will be made the next business day unless otherwise specified.
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| Kosher Pre-Solicitation.docx | DOCX document | |
| Kosher BRQ.pdf | ||
| KOSHER SPECIFICATIONS.pdf |
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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Post Office Box 723 Edgefield, South Carolina 29824
February 10, 2026
Dear Offeror:
Enclosed is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield, South Carolina, Contracting Office, for the acquisition of kosher products for our facility. This package contains all the necessary information for submitting a request for quote for evaluation.
In submitting the request for quote, quoters should consider all information provided herein. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format and submission of your quote.
**Please note: If you receive the award of any of the items listed on the request for quotation, and at the last minute you cannot provide the items due to a price increase, we will be limited on you receiving a request for quotation for next quarter’s requirements. Keep in mind, you are required to provide the items at the price you quoted on the request for quotation. **
When providing your pricing for the items listed on the Request for Quotation, keep in mind, you are required to meet all specifications stated. If you choose to provide an alternate item other than what is stated, the item will be awarded to the next lowest bidder. If you do change package sizing or quantity, you must make a note on your bid sheet. If you fail to make a note, you must honor the price offered. It cannot be changed.
Quoters should include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their offers. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the System for Award Management (SAMS) database prior to award by entering the potential awardees’ DUNS number into the SAMS database. Failure to complete this registration procedure outlined in this solicitation, may result in elimination from consideration for award.
Offers shall be received on or before the deadline of Thursday February 26, by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, via email or Hand Carry.
HAND CARRIED:
Sammie Rhodes, Contract Specialist & Kimberly Stroman Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Administration Building 501 Gary Hill Road Edgefield, South Carolina 29824
EMAIL:
s1rhodes@bop.gov kstroman@bop.gov
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT QUOTES TO ANY LOCATION OTHER THAN THE ONE LISTED ABOVE. Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered.
Please place any questions you may have in writing and fax them to (803) 637-7161 to my attention or e-mail at s1rhodes@bop.gov. We will consider all questions received and provide responses, where appropriate.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (803) 637-1339/ (803) 637-1342.
Sincerely, Sammie Rhode Contract Specialist //s// Enclosure image1.png
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