KOSHER Cover Letter.docx
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- 15B12026Q00000004
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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 in Pine Knot, Kentucky, for the acquisition of Kosher food items during the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation number is 15B12026Q00000004, with a performance period of July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 311999 and is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, welcoming quotes from all responsible small businesses, including faith-based and community-based organizations.
Offerors must submit firm-fixed-price quotes via email to cparker@bop.gov no later than May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with a mandatory valid Kosher Certification letter submitted simultaneously. All quoted items must meet exact specifications with no substitutions or alternate packaging accepted. Award will be made on a best-value basis, considering specifications compliance, past performance, and price, with the Government reserving the right to award item-by-item, in groups, or in aggregate. Quotes must include all shipping and internal processing costs. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer for orders exceeding $15,000 or via Government Purchase Card for orders of $15,000 and under. Offerors are required to maintain active SAM.gov registration with current representations and certifications. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to ADM FAO CO C. Parker; phone inquiries will not be accepted.
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| Kosher Specs.pdf | ||
| RFQ 15B12026Q00000004 Sam.gov Posting.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 15B12026Q00000004 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 Kosher items for FY26 4th Quarter, covering the performance period of July 1, 2026, through July 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 Kosher 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. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to ADM FAO CO C. Parker at the email address provided. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
Respectfully C. Parker, CO ADM FAO Division cparker@bop.gov image1.png
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