FY25 1ST QTR Religious Diet Specifications-Excel.xlsx
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The government file is a list of religious diet specifications for meals to be provided to the inmate population at FCI Fort Dix for the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2025. It provides detailed requirements for 14 kosher meal items, including portion sizes, ingredients, and preparation methods. The file also includes specifications for various kosher food items such as bread, cereal, drinks, condiments, and desserts. All items must be certified kosher by an approved agency and properly marked.
The related federal contract opportunity is Solicitation Number 15BFTD24Q00000016 for "FCI FT DIX, FY25 1ST QTR KOSHER". It is a request for quotes from vendors to supply the kosher meal and food items specified. Quotes must be submitted by August 18, 2022 via email to the specified Contract Specialist. The government will award by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible offeror. Delivery will be required during the first month of the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2025. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and willing to accept electronic funds transfer payments.
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| DELIVERY INFORMATION_1th_qtr1.pdf | ||
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| COVER LETTER KOSHER_1RD QTR.doc | DOC document | |
| 1CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SHEET.pdf |
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Specifications
| Institution: | Fiscal Year: | Quarter: | ||
| FCI Fort Dix | 2025 | |||
| Failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance. | ||||
| Unit of | Units to | Price Per | ||
| Number | Item Description | Issue | Order | Unit |
| 1 | Kosher Parve - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal consisting of: |
- 4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle fillet block flounder, cod, tilapia: or other white fish flesh fillet (not Breaded)
- 2 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce
- 4 ounce-weight White Rice
| - 4 ounce-weight Mature Lima Beans | EA | 360 |
| 2 | Kosher Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal consisting of: |
- 4 ounce Beef Franks or Cocktail Franks no artificial colors,
- 8 ounce-weight Vegetarian Beans w/Tomato Sauce
- 6 ounce-weight Diced Potatoes
| - The finished product of the Beef Frank may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name. | EA | 480 |
| 3 | Kosher Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal consisting of: |
-5 ounce weight – Bone-in Chicken Wings
- 2 ounce weight – BBQ Sauce
- 5 ounce weight – Mashed Potato
- 4 ounce weight – Mixed Vegetables
| EA | |
| 4 | Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal consisting of: |
Chicken Cacciatore made from:
- 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat, (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)
- 4 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce
- 4 ounce-weight Diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 ounce-weight Mushrooms
- 1/2 ounce-weight diced Onion, Garlic, spices and vegetable oil
- 3 ounce-weight Pasta Macaroni
| - 4 ounce-weight Sliced or Diced Carrots | EA | 420 |
| 5 | Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal consisting of: |
Chicken Chow Mein entree made from:
- 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)
- 6 ounce-weight Gravy thickened w/corn starch
- 1 ounce-weight Celery, Bell Pepper and Onion
- 2 ounce-weight Green Beans
- 3.5 ounce-weight White Rice
| - 3.5 ounce-weight Sweet Peas and Carrots | EA | 360 |
| 6 | Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal consisting of: |
- 4 ounce-weight Turkey Cutlet made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)
- 2 ounce-weight Gravy
- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes
| - 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables. | EA | 420 |
| 7 | Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal consisting of: |
- 4 ounce-weight Meatloaf (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients)
- 2 ounce-weight Brown Gravy
- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes
- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables
| - The finished product of the Meatloaf may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name. | EA | 360 |
| 8 | Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice Meal consisting of: |
- 4 ounce weight – Cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients)
- 2 ounce weight – Sweet Hawaiian Sauce
- 5 ounce weight – Cooked White Rice
- 4 ounce weight – Green Beans
| EA | 360 |
| 9 | Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal consisting of: |
- 4 ounce-weight cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients)
- 5 ounce-weight Spaghetti Pasta
- 3 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce
- 8 ounce-weight Sweet Peas
| - The finished product of the Meatball may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name. | EA | 480 |
| 10 | Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce Meal consisting of: |
Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from:
- 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms,
- 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre-flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage. Product to be Vegan.
- 5 ounce-weight Cooked Elbow Pasta
- 4 ounce-weight Green Beans 11 Kosher Dairy - 16 Ounce Vegetable Protein Lasagna Meal consisting of:
Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from:
- 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms,
- 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre-flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage. Product to be Vegan.
- 5 ounce-weight Cooked Ricotta Cheese Roll-up
- 4 ounce-weight Green Beans 12 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
- 1 ounce cheese
| - 3 ounce Potatoes | EA | 720 |
| 13 | Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of: |
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce
| - 3 ounce Potatoes | EA | 360 | ||
| 14 | Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), Frozen, 4 Ounce multiple slice portion, (Shelf Stable may be 1-4 oz slice) Wrapped in Sealed Plastic. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. | EA | 1600 | |
| 15 | Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual. 4 - 6 ounce each package. EACH. Tuna can be a product of the U.S. or other foreign country that meets the requirements of 21CFR123.12. Product may contain soy and/or vegetable broth. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Specify pack size on bid. | EA | 2,016 | |
| 16 | Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil, Individual. 3 to 6 ounce each package. EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Specify pack size on bid. | EA | 1,512 | |
| 17 | Kosher Cereal, Any Type, Any Style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000E, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). .81 oz to 2 oz individual package. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. | EA | ||
| 18 | Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 19 | Kosher Farina, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 20 | Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, 1 pound Loaf - 1.5 pound Loaf. Certified Kosher Parve, First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour, See Delivery Schedule. Specify Loaf size on bid. | LF | ||
| 21 | Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, Individually Wrapped. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour. | EA | 30,000 | |
| 22 | Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5 to 7 ounce Sealed Pouch or Can. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. Can must have easy open top. Juice must be tomato based with at least five additional vegetable products in the juice. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 23 | Kosher Potato Chips, Individual Package. EACH. 1 Ounce Sealed Individual Package, Certified Kosher Parve, See Delivery Schedule. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 24 | Kosher Margarine, ½ Ounce Sealed Individual Package. EACH, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable, Certified Kosher Parve. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 25 | Kosher Dressing, Salad, Mayo Style, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20140D, Type II, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 26 | Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. EACH. 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve. (CID A-A-20140D, Type I, Style A, B, C, or D). *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 27 | Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram Individual Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A 20140D, Type III, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 28 | Kosher Tomato Catsup, Individual Packet. EACH. 7 Gram - 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Standards for Grades. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 29 | Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), Individual Packet. EACH. 4.5 Gram - 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20036C, Type I. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 30 | Kosher Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Regular or reduced sugar, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20078D), Type II, kind A ,B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2. Finished product quality a or b. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. | EA | ||
| 31 | Kosher Peanut Butter, Regular, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Individual Packets. EACH. .5 ounce - 2 ounce Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20328B, Style I, Class A, Texture 1, Type A. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Specify packet size on bid. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. | EA | ||
| 32 | Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher. | EA | ||
| 33 | Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher Parve. | EA | ||
| 34 | Kosher Instant Milk or Smart Milk, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher. | EA | ||
| 35 | Kosher Milk Substitute/Shelf Stable Milk, Skim or Fat Free, Individual 8 Ounce Serving. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Must be processed under Ultra High Temperatures (UHT). Product can be a plant-based dairy substitute. Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. | EA | ||
| 36 | Kosher Milk, Fresh, Nonfat, Skim, or Fat Free, Individual 8 Ounce Serving. 1/2 pint. Must be processed under Ultra High Temperatures (UHT). Product can be a plant-based dairy substitute. Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 37 | Kosher Sugar Substitute, Non-Carbohydrate, Saccharin, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Sucralose, Neotame, or Rebaudioside A, Granular, Packaged in Envelopes/Packets EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. | EA | ||
| 38 | Certified Kosher Parve - Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.). EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify Item and size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 39 | Kosher Dressing, Fat Free, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram - 28.35 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20162B. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify Type, Class, Style, and size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. | EA | ||
| 40 | Kosher Preserves (Or Jams), Fruit, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Regular, Reduced sugar, or Sugar free, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20079D), Type II, kind Group I: E, I, M, Q or Group II: A, B, J, Style 1, 2, or 3. Finished product quality a or b. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. | EA |
&"-,Bold"&14RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET &"-,Regular"&11 July 2023
Contractor Award Acknowledgemt
| RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET | |||||
| *This is NOT an award document. | |||||
| *Must be completed by the Contracting Officer and the Food Service Contractor prior to award. | |||||
| Dear Contractor: | |||||
| RE: Apparent Low Bidder concerning this Request for Quotation | RFQ: | ||||
| intends to make award to your company for the following RFQ items. | |||||
| Please circle "accept or deny" for each line item noted below. Sign, date and submit this acknowledgement. This verifies acceptance and delivery of all line items listed below per the Food Service National Menu Specifications. | |||||
| Accept | Deny | Line #1 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #2 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #3 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #4 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #5 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #6 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #7 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #8 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #9 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #10 | |||
| Total Dollar Amount: | $ | ||||
| Formal Reminders: | |||||
| PAYMENT | |||||
| Per RFQ _____________ the Government reserves the right to make payments using either Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Awards exceeding $3500 will be accomplished through issuance of a Purchase Order. All awards under $3500 will be accomplished via the Government Purchase Card. | |||||
| NOTICE | |||||
| Referencing FAR 42.212-4(a) - Suupplies shall be "nonconforming" if: | |||||
| 1. The supplies are recalled by the producer. | |||||
| 2. A local, state, or federal agency issues a public health alert regarding the supplies. | |||||
| 3. The facility or farm from which the supplies originated or were processed is found to have violated applicable local, state, or federal health and safety standards. This includes, but is not limited to, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, or the Food Safety and Inspection Services directives and regulations. | |||||
| ________ | Award Acceptance | ||||
| _________ | Award Denial | ||||
| Reason for Denial (if applicable): | |||||
| Contractor Signature: | Date: |
Award Delivery Information
| AWARD DELIVERY INFORMATION - RFQ __________________ | |||
| Fiscal Year: | Quarter: | ||
| Institution: | |||
| DELIVERY SCHEDULE | |||
| A complete delivery of all awarded items is expected during ________________ (normally first month of the quarter). | |||
| Deliveries will be made Monday thru Friday from _____________________. | |||
| Federal holiday deliveries will not be accepted. | |||
| Contractor failure to meet delivery schedules without an excusable delay and/or failure to conform to contract specifications will negatively affect the contractor's history of past performance. Past performance information may be used by the Government to make future award decisions and/or may result in a finding that the quoter is not responsible for the award of future requirements. | |||
| NOTE: | Delivery schedules must be pre-arranged with the receiving warehouse. | ||
| Warehouse Phone: | |||
| DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS | |||
| All deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements were agreed to by warehouse staff. | |||
| All non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 41 degrees F. | |||
| All canned goods must be delivered above 34 degrees F and not frozen. | |||
| All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below. | |||
| Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused. | |||
| All certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher Symbol on individual packages or the item will be refused. | |||
| All items must strictly be in compliance with the BOP Religoius Diet Specifications. Food Service contractors have the responsibility of understanding these specifications. Contractors must obtain a copy of the Religious Diet Specifications prior to quoting. | |||
| All items will be closely inspected. | |||
| Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specifications compliance. | |||
| Receipt of delivery may be conditional for a period of three (3) days in order to allow for adequate examination and testing. | |||
| Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused. | |||
| Items which are conditionally received, and found to be unacceptable, must be picked up at the vendors' expense within two (2) weeks of noncompliance notification. | |||
| If the product is not picked up within two (2) weeks, it will be disposed of by warehouse staff. | |||
| Contractor Signature: | Date: |
General Specifications
| RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET | ||
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Religious Certification Requirements for Meals | ||
| All items offered on this bid must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency from the United States or Canada, such as: OU - Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations; OK - Organized Kashrus Laboratories; Star K, KOF‑K; KAJ ‑ K'hal Adas Jeshurun; OKS ‑ Organization of Orthodox Kashrus Supervision; OV ‑ Vaad Hoeir of Saint Louis; CRC - Central Rabbinical Congress of the USA and Canada; CRC - Chicago Rabbinical Counsel; or Kosher Overseers of America. Quoters will include a letter of certification from the religious certification agency dated no more than 11 months from the date of the quote provided. | ||
| Kosher Items will not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, mind altering substances, enqymes and/or chemicals. | ||
| General Meal Specifications - Items 1 through 13 | ||
| 1 | The tray for all meals will be: | |
| a) | Made with non-metallic packaging that allows microwave and conventional oven heating and be heat sealed directly to the tray with clear plastic and wrapped with a separate sealed clear plastic wrapper which encloses the entire tray. | |
| b) | A three compartment tray with one large compartment and two smaller compartments. Each compartment should be large enough to accommodate required ounces of product. | |
| 2 | All meals will contain the food products per the individual product specification including the stated volume and/or weight of item as listed. | |
| 3 | No substitutions may be made to the meats, vegetables, starches, sauces or preparation methods. | |
| 4 | Meals (items 1 through 13) may be quoted as frozen and/or shelf stable products. Pricing must be identifiable as either frozen or shelf stable. | |
| 5 | Each individual meal must be marked with the certification symbol from the religious certification agency. | |
| 6 | Heating directions must be provided for various wattage microwaves or oven heating including recommended method. | |
| 7 | Mixed Vegetables will contain carrots, corn, peas, green beans, and lima beans with: | |
| 8 | a) | Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots. |
| b) | Not more than 40 percent by weight corn (sweet, golden or yellow, whole kernel corn). | |
| c) | Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas. | |
| 9 | Peas and Carrots will contain: | |
| a) | Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots. | |
| b) | Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas. | |
| 9 | Mashed Potatoes will be made with commercially prepared potato flakes without peel, adding only water according to the manufacturers' preparation instructions; or fresh potatoes prepared using only water and spices with only the amount of binder which will ensure the product does separate in processing. No extenders of any type are allowed. | |
| 10 | Tomato Sauce will be commercially prepared or crushed and/or pureed tomatoes, tomato paste and spices using only the amount of binder required to ensure the product does not separate during processing. |
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