FY27Q1 COVER LETTER HALAL RFQP03072600017.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the Federal Correctional Institution Jesup in Georgia.

The solicitation RFQ03072600017 seeks Certified Halal Meals for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027, covering the performance period of October 1, 2026, through December 30, 2026. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 311999 and is designated as a 100% small business set-aside. The Government will evaluate quotes on specifications met, past performance, and price, awarding item-by-item, in groups, or in aggregate to the responsible offeror(s) providing the most advantageous quotation. All pricing must be firm-fixed, inclusive of shipping and internal processing costs. Orders exceeding $15,000 will be paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), while orders of $15,000 and under will be paid via Government Purchase Card.

Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide current representations and certifications. A valid Halal Certification letter for all quoted items is mandatory and must be submitted with the bid for consideration. Strict compliance with stated item specifications is required, with no substitutions, alternate items, or alternate packaging accepted. Bids must be submitted via email to msmiley@bop.gov no later than August 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist; phone inquiries will not be accepted.