Halal Cover Letter.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 15B12026Q00000005
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This is a cover letter for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (USP) McCreary, Kentucky, for the acquisition of Certified Halal Meals during the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, covering July 1 through September 30, 2026. The solicitation number is 15B12026Q00000005 and is issued under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) guidelines. The NAICS code is 311999, and this acquisition is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, with encouragement for Faith-based and Community-based organizations to submit quotes.
Offerors must submit firm-fixed-price quotes via email to cparker@bop.gov no later than May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. All quotes must include a valid Halal Certification letter for quoted items and comply with exact item specifications with no substitutions accepted. Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) with current Representations and Certifications per FAR 52.212-3. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on specifications met, past performance, and price. Orders exceeding $15,000 will be paid via Electronic Funds Transfer; orders of $15,000 or less will be paid via Government Purchase Card. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to ADM FAO CO C. Parker at cparker@bop.gov, with phone inquiries not accepted.
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| Halal Specs.pdf |
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U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution USP McCreary 330 Federal Way Pine Knot, KY 42635 Dear Offeror:
Solicitation 15B12026Q00000005 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). Prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (USP) McCreary, KY, this solicitation is for the acquisition of Certified Halal Meals for FY26 4th Quarter, covering the performance period of July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
When submitting your quote, please adhere to the following updated RFO guidelines:
Requirement Details & Set-Asides: The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 311999. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All responsible small businesses, including Faith-based and Community-based organizations, are encouraged to submit quotes.
Award Basis: In accordance with RFO’s focus on best value, the Government reserves the right to award item-by-item, in groups, or in aggregate. Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, evaluating specifications met, past performance, and price. Quotes must be firm-fixed price, inclusive of all shipping and internal processing costs. Orders exceeding $15,000 will be paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); orders $15,000 and under will be paid via Government Purchase Card.
Compliance & Certifications: Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Per FAR 52.212-3, please ensure your Representations and Certifications are current in SAM.gov; otherwise, a completed copy must be included with your quote. Important: A valid Halal Certification letter for all quoted items must be submitted at the same time as the bid to be considered for award.
Strict Specifications: Failure to comply with the stated item specifications will result in your quote not being considered or items being refused upon delivery. No substitutions, alternate items, or alternate packaging will be accepted. Do not submit a bid if you cannot meet the exact specifications listed.
Submission: Bids must be submitted via email to cparker@bop.gov no later than May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Quotes received after this deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). All inquiries must be submitted in writing to ADM FAO CO C. Parker, cparker@bop.gov. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
Respectfully, C. Parker, CO ADM FAO Division cparker@bop.gov image1.png
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