Kosher Cover Letter.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 15B10226Q00000007
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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 (FCI) Ashland, for the procurement of kosher food items during the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (April 1 through June 30, 2026). The solicitation number is 15B10226Q00000007, and the NAICS code is 311999. This is a 100% small business set-aside with a size standard of 1-500 employees. All responsible small businesses and faith-based and community-based organizations may submit quotes. Quotes must be submitted by email to tstewart1@bop.gov no later than February 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST and must include kosher certification documentation. Specifications are non-negotiable, with no alternate items, alternate packaging, or specification substitutions permitted.
Award will be made on a best value basis to the government, evaluated per line item or as a single award based on specification compliance, past performance, and price. The government reserves the right to award items individually, in groups, or in aggregate as most advantageous. Responsible offerors must incorporate all shipping and internal processing costs into their bid price. Orders exceeding $15,000 will be awarded as firm-fixed price purchase orders paid via electronic funds transfer, while orders under $15,000 will be paid using a government purchase card. Bidders without complete Representations and Certifications in their System for Award Management record should include a completed FAR 52.212-3 provision. All questions should be directed to Property and Procurement Specialist Travis Stewart at tstewart1@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be answered. Delivery location is FCI Ashland, PO Box 888, State Route 716, Ashland, Kentucky 41105.
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| Kosher Specs.pdf |
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U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution FCI Ashland PO Box 888 St Route 716 Ashland Ky. 41105
Dear Offeror:
Solicitation 15B10226Q00000007 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document is prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland for the acquisition of KOSHER items for FY26 3rd Qtr., April 1st 2026, through June 30th 2026. This package contains all necessary information to submit a quote.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 311999. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 1-500 employees. All responsible small businesses may submit a quote which may be considered. Faith-based and Community-based organizations can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.
The government reserves the right to award item by item, or in groups of items, or in aggregate, whichever is most advantageous to the Government. The basis for the award will be best value to the Government on a per-line-item basis or a single award. Quotes will be evaluated considering specification met, past performance, and price. Responsible offerors shall incorporate shipping costs and any other internal processing costs into their bid price. Orders over $15,000 will be awarded on a firm-fixed price purchase order and paid electronically, and orders under $15,000 will be paid using a government purchase card.
Bidders are advised to include a completed copy of the attached provision at FAR 52.212-3 with their offers if they do not have complete Representations & Certifications readily available in their System for Award Management record.
Failure to comply with the stated item specifications on the bid sheet will result in your quoted item not being considered for award or your item being refused upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. Do not bid an alternate item or alternate packaging. Do not bid if you cannot meet the specifications. Include Kosher Certification with your quote.
Bids are due by email to tstewart1@bop.gov, no later than February 12th, 2026, at 12:00pm est. All questions regarding this solicitation can be directed to the Contracting Department, PPS Travis Stewart, at email address tstewart1@bop.gov. Phone inquiries will not be responded to.
Respectfully, Travis Stewart Property and Procurement Specialist FCI Ashland tstewart1@bop.gov image1.png image2.png
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