KOSHER Cover Letter.docx

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FCI JESUP FY26Q4 KOSHER
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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) Jesup for the acquisition of Kosher Subsistence items for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, covering the performance period of July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. The solicitation number is RFQP03072600013 and is being issued under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) guidelines. This acquisition is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, with encouragement for Faith-based and Community-based organizations to submit quotes. The NAICS code for this requirement is 311999.

Quotations must be firm-fixed-price, inclusive of all shipping and internal processing costs, and submitted via email to Contract Specialist M. Smiley at msmiley@bop.gov no later than May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. A valid Kosher Certification letter for all quoted items must accompany the bid to be considered for award. The Government reserves the right to award item-by-item, in groups, or in aggregate to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous based on specifications met, past performance, and price. Orders exceeding $15,000 will be paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), while orders of $15,000 and under will be paid via Government Purchase Card. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration with current Representations and Certifications. Strict adherence to item specifications is mandatory, with no substitutions, alternate items, or alternate packaging accepted. All inquiries must be submitted in writing; phone inquiries will not be accepted.

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U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution

FCI JESUP

2600 US HWY 301 S

Jesup, GA 31599

Dear Offeror:

Solicitation RFQP03072600013 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 (FCI) Jesup, GA, this solicitation is for the acquisition of Kosher Subsistence items 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 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 msmiley@bop.gov no later than May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist M.Smiley at the email address provided. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.

Respectfully M. Smiley , C S FCI Jesup msmiley@bop.gov image1.png

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