kosher CL 2nd FY26.docx

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This document is a solicitation letter from the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution in Edgefield, South Carolina, seeking quotes for kosher products for their facility. The solicitation (Number 15B30326Q00000001) is restricted to 100% Small Businesses and will be for quarterly common fare/kosher items, with delivery scheduled for around January 1, 2026, to the Edgefield facility.

Key details include a quote submission deadline of Monday, November 17, 2025, by 1:00 p.m. EST, with quotes accepted via email (s1rhodes@bop.gov) or hand-carry. The government intends to make an all-or-none award on kosher meals and potentially multiple awards on remaining items, with the award based on past performance and price considered equally. Vendors must submit a religious certification letter and USDA inspection certification letter with their bids, and are required to provide items at the quoted price without last-minute price increases. Quoters must include their DUNS and UEI numbers and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Post Office Box 723 Edgefield, South Carolina 29824

November 3, 2025

Dear Offeror:

Enclosed is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield, South Carolina, Contracting Office, for the acquisition of kosher products for our facility. This package contains all the necessary information for submitting a request for quote for evaluation.

In submitting the request for quote, quoters should consider all information provided herein. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format and submission of your quote.

**Please note: If you receive the award of any of the items listed on the request for quotation, and at the last minute you cannot provide the items due to a price increase, we will be limited on you receiving a request for quotation for next quarter’s requirements. Keep in mind, you are required to provide the items at the price you quoted on the request for quotation. **

When providing your pricing for the items listed on the Request for Quotation, keep in mind, you are required to meet all specifications stated. If you choose to provide an alternate item other than what is stated, the item will be awarded to the next lowest bidder. If you do change package sizing or quantity, you must make a note on your bid sheet. If you fail to make a note, you must honor the price offered. It cannot be changed.

Quoters should include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their offers. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the System for Award Management (SAMS) database prior to award by entering the potential awardees’ DUNS number into the SAMS database. Failure to complete this registration procedure outlined in this solicitation, may result in elimination from consideration for award.

Offers shall be received on or before the deadline of Monday November 17, 2025, by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, via email or Hand Carry.

HAND CARRIED:

Sammie Rhodes, Contract Specialist Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Administration Building 501 Gary Hill Road Edgefield, South Carolina 29824

EMAIL:

s1rhodes@bop.gov

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT QUOTES TO ANY LOCATION OTHER THAN THE ONE LISTED ABOVE. Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please place any questions you may have in writing and fax them to (803) 637-7161 to my attention or e-mail at s1rhodes@bop.gov. We will consider all questions received and provide responses, where appropriate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (803) 637-1339.

Sincerely, Sammie Rhode Contract Specialist //s// Enclosure image1.png

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