FY25 4th QTR KOSHER FORM 10.xlsx
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This is a Religious Diet Specification Quote Sheet for the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota for Fiscal Year 2025, 4th Quarter. The document details 39 line items of kosher food products, including individual packaged items like margarine, dressing, cereal, instant milk, jelly, and complete meal kits (such as Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Fish Fillet meals). Each item requires strict kosher certification, with specific requirements that each individual package must be marked with a kosher certification symbol from an approved Orthodox Kosher certification agency.
The solicitation (Number 15B62025Q00000007) is for commercial items using simplified acquisition procedures, with quotes due by May 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. The government intends to establish a blanket purchase agreement for these kosher food items, with quantities ranging from 108 to 300,000 units per line item. Vendors must complete representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes via email to MEN-ProcurementProp-S@bop.gov. Technical or contractual clarification questions must be submitted by May 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time to fheu@bop.gov.
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| RFQ.pdf |
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Specifications
| Institution: | Fiscal Year: | Quarter: | ||||
| FCI MENDOTA | 2025 | 4TH | ||||
| 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 | Total | |
| 1 | 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 is to be adjusted to the lowest case count. | EA | 20,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 2 | Kosher Dressing, Regular, 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 is to be adjusted to the lowest case count. | EA | 2,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | ||
| 3 | Kosher Cereal, Any Type, Any Style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000E, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). 1oz to 2 oz individual package. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the lowest case count. | EA | 15,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 4 | Kosher Instant Milk, Kosher Instant Milk or Smart Milk, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 8 Ounce Serving when reconstituted. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the lowest case count. | EA | 30,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 5 | Kosher Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Grape, 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. Specify case count on bid | EA | 300,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 6 | 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 is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 20,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 7 | Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Manufacturer sealed. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 3,800 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 8 | Kosher Peanut Butter, Ind. Kosher Peanut Butter, Regular, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Individual Packets. EACH. 2 ounce Packets. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 30,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 9 | Kosher Potato Chips, Individual Package. EACH. 1 Ounce Sealed Individual Package, Certified Kosher Parve. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the lowest case count. | EA | 25,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 10 | Kosher Salad 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. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 12,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | ||
| 11 | Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil, Individual. 3 to 6 ounce each package. EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 1,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 12 | Kosher Sugar, Substitute Individual Pks., Kosher Sugar Substitute, Non-Carbohydrate, Saccharin, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Sucralose, Neotame, or Rebaudioside A, Granular, Packaged in Envelopes/Packets EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 100,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 13 | 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. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 10,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 14 | 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. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 5000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | ||
| 15 | Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5 to 7 ounce . EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. 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. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 8000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 27 | 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. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 351 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 28 | Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of: |
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
| - 1 ounce cheese *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 120 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 29 | Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal consisting of: |
- 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 *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count.
- 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 | 120 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 30 | 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) *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count.
- 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 | 108 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 31 | Certified Halal Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal consisting of: |
- 5 ounce-weight Bone-in Chicken Wings
- 2 ounce-weight BBQ Sauce
- 5 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes
| - 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 552 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | ||
| 32 | Kosher Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve or Bake and Serve. (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.) Specify item, size case count and if items contain yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 2,000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | |
| 33 | 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 *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 324 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 34 | 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. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 156 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 35 | 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 *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 792 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 36 | 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 *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 600 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 37 | 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. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count. | EA | 275 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 38 | Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of: |
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count.
| - 3 ounce Potatoes | EA | 252 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| 39 | 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. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid. Total amount is to be adjusted to the next lowest case count.
- 3 ounce Potatoes EA 138 $0.0000 $0.0000
&"-,Bold"&14RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET &"-,Regular"&11
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 | |||
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| Accept | Deny | Line #3 | |||
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| Accept | Deny | Line #5 | |||
| Accept | Deny | Line #6 | |||
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| 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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