FY26 Q4 Kosher and Halal Pt. 2 - Specs.pdf

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Attached to: Q4 Pt. 2 - Kosher/Halal Items
Solicitation number: 15B50226Q00000060
Issued by: Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont

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This is a Religious Diet Specifications Quote Sheet for Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Beaumont, Texas, for fiscal year 2026, fourth quarter.

The solicitation requests pricing for 36 line items totaling approximately 1.2 million units of kosher and halal certified food products and meals. Items 1-26 are kosher-certified products, while items 27-36 are halal-certified equivalents. Kosher items include prepared meals (14-20 ounces each) such as fish fillets, beans and franks, chicken wings, chicken cacciatore, chicken chow mein, turkey cutlets, meatballs, and lasagna, with quantities ranging from 360 to 900 units per item. Individual packaged items include bologna, tuna, sardines, oatmeal, farina, bread, vegetable juice, potato chips, dressings, tartar sauce, catsup, mustard, jelly, and peanut butter, with quantities up to 240,000 units. All meals must be packaged in three-compartment microwave-safe trays with certification symbols and heating directions. Pricing must distinguish between frozen and shelf-stable products. Quoters must provide valid Orthodox Kosher certification letters dated within the preceding 11 months from accepted agencies such as OU, OK, Star K, or KOF-K. Halal items follow similar specifications with requirements for Halal Certification Agency approval, including verification of proper Islamic slaughtering procedures, absence of pork and alcohol, and appropriate enzymes and emulsifiers. Specification compliance is mandatory with no substitutions permitted, and the NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make final determinations on product compliance.

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15B50226Q00000060 MAR 2026

Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter:

FCC Beaumont, TX 2026 4th

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

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 900

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 900

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 900

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 360

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. Failure to provide a valid kosher/halal certificate from the last 11 months will result in your quote not being considered for award.

RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET

RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET MAR 2026

FCC Beaumont, TX 2026 4th

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

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 540

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 540

7 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 900

8 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 900

FCC Beaumont, TX 2026 4th

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

9 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

EA 360

10 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

EA 360

11 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce cheese

- 3 ounce Potatoes

EA 360

12 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce

- 3 ounce Potatoes

EA 360

13 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 2,475

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. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Pouches only.

Specify pack size on bid.

EA 2,970

FCC Beaumont, TX 2026 4th

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

15 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. Pouches only. Specify pack size on bid.

EA 2,475

16 Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Manufacturer sealed.

Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.

EA 7,425

17 Kosher Farina, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Manufacturer sealed. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.

EA 7,425

18 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 98,950

19 Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5 to 7 ounce 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 10,890

20 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 21,780

21 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 100,000

22 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 160,000

FCC Beaumont, TX 2026 4th

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

23 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 200,000

24 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 200,000

25 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 240,000

26 Kosher Peanut Butter, Regular, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Individual Packets. EACH. ***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 240,000

27 Certified Halal - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle fillet block pollock, whiting, 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 900

28 Certified Halal 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

- 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 900

29 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

EA 900

FCC Beaumont, TX 2026 4th

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

30 Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal consisting of:

Chicken Cacciatore made from:

- 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 360

31 Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal consisting of:

Chicken Chow Mein entree made from:

- 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 540

32 Certified Halal Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal consisting of:

- 2 ounce-weight Gravy

- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes

- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables

EA 540

FCC Beaumont, TX 2026 4th

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

33 Certified Halal Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs 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 900

34 Certified Halal 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

- 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 900

35 Certified Halal - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce cheese

- 3 ounce Potatoes

EA 360

36 Certified Halal - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce

- 3 ounce Potatoes

EA 360

Religious Certification Requirements for Meals

Kosher Items will not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, mind altering substances, enqymes and/or chemicals.

General Meal Specifications - Items 1 through 27

1 The tray for all meals will be:

a) b)

3 No substitutions may be made to the meats, vegetables, starches, sauces or preparation methods.

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.

Heating directions must be provided for various wattage microwaves or oven heating including recommended method.

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.

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.

RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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.

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.

A three compartment tray with one large compartment and two smaller compartments. Each compartment should be large enough to accommodate required ounces of product.

All meals will contain the food products per the individual product specification including the stated volume and/or weight of item as listed.

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.

Each individual meal must be marked with the certification symbol from the religious certification agency.

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Religious Certification Requirements for Meals

1) The tray for all meals will be:

• The slaughterer must recite Bismillah (In the Name of Allah) before the slaughter of each animal, and in a manner prescribed by Islamic law.

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.

General Meal Specifications - Items 27 through 36

The animal from which the meat comes:

o Quality assurance mechanisms to ensure no cross contact with haram food or ingredients.

• The slaughterer must believe in all the essential matters of the Islamic faith.

• The Halal slaughtered carcasses should be stamped and labeled as ‘Halal'.

• By hand with an extremely sharp knife so that the animal suffers minimally;

• Intentionally slaughtered by a horizontal cut at the throat of the animal (below is laryngeal prominence), so that three of the four vessels are severed in one cut;

• By a practicing sane adult Muslim who is knowledgeable of the Islamic slaughtering procedures.

o The live animal must be slaughtered:

o No forbidden enzymes derived from haram sources;

o No emulsifiers that are derived from haram sources;

o That has no exposure to haram foods or ingredients through cross contact.

HALAL RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Items offered on this bid must be certified Halal. Please read definitions below for requirement of each certification.

o With no pork or pork by-products;

o No traces of alcohol, or additives containing alcohol, including sugar alcohols;

Food must be certified halal:

Certified Halal items will be certified by a Halal Certification Agency, to meet the following requirements:

o No gelatin derived from haram sources;

o No animal shortening derived from haram sources;

o No other mind-altering substances derived from haram sources;

o Must be lawful to consume in Islamic Law.

o Cannot have died of cause other than proper slaughtering in accordance with Islam;

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3) No substitutions may be made to the meats, vegetables, starches, sauces or preparation methods.

4) Meals (items 1 through 12) 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.

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 a large compartment of 21 fluid ounces and two compartments of 6 fluid ounces each.

2) All Meals will contain the food products per the individual product specification including the stated volume and/or weight of item as listed.

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.

8) Peas and Carrots will contain:

c) Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas.

a) Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots.

b) Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas.

b) Not more than 40 percent by weight corn (sweet, golden or yellow, whole kernel com).

7) Mixed Vegetables will contain carrots, corn, peas, green beans, and lima beans with:

a) Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots.

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