Halal Cover Letter.pdf

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USP McCreary FY27 1st Qtr. Halal, Halal Cert. Required with Quote
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This is 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 for Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter. The performance period runs from October 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026, and the solicitation number is 15B0AT27Q12000001. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999, with all responsible small businesses, including faith-based and community-based organizations, encouraged to submit quotations. Bids must be submitted via email to cparker@bop.gov no later than May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with all inquiries submitted in writing only.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on specifications met, past performance, and price. The Government reserves the right to award item-by-item, in groups, or in aggregate. All quotes must be firm-fixed price inclusive of shipping and internal processing costs. Orders exceeding $15,000 will be paid via Electronic Funds Transfer; 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) with current Representations and Certifications, and a valid Halal Certification letter for all quoted items must be submitted simultaneously with the bid. Strict compliance with item specifications is required; no substitutions, alternate items, or alternate packaging will be accepted.

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Dear Offeror:

Solicitation 15B0AT27Q12000001is 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 FY27 1st Quarter, covering the performance period of October 1, 2026, through October 31, 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.

U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution USP McCreary 330 Federal Way Pine Knot, KY 42635

Respectfully, C. Parker, CO OATS/ADM FAO Division cparker@bop.gov

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