KOSHER Cover Letter.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 15B10227Q00000002
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This is a cover letter submitted in response to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for quarterly kosher subsistence food products for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Ashland in Kentucky. The solicitation number is 15B10227Q00000002, with bids due by August 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, and deliveries commencing October 1, 2026. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a competitive basis, with price and past performance as evaluation factors, and reserves the right to make single or multiple awards.
A critical requirement for this solicitation is that all offerors must submit a valid letter of Kosher Certification concurrent with their bid to be considered for award. Food products are to be delivered FOB Destination to FCI Ashland, PO Box 888, St. Route 716, Ashland, Kentucky 41105. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for orders exceeding $15,000.00, or via Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000.00 or less. All offerors must maintain active registration and completed representations and certifications within the System for Award Management (SAM) per FAR 52.212-3. The point of contact for all inquiries is PPS Travis Stewart at tstewart1@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be accepted. The solicitation will be posted exclusively to SAM.gov on or about August 6, 2026.
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U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution FCI Ashland PO Box 888 St Rt 716 Ashland Ky, 41105
Dear Offeror:
Solicitation RFQ15B10227Q00000002 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 Ashland, this solicitation is for the acquisition of Kosher Subsistence items for FY27 1st Quarter, covering the performance period of October 1, 2026, through December 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 tstewart1@bop.gov no later than August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to PPS T. Stewart at the email address provided. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
Respectfully T. Stewart PPS FCI Ashland tstewart1@bop.gov image1.png
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