Kosher Specs.xlsx

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Attached to: FCI Ashland FY'27 Qtr 1 Kosher, Kosher Cert. Required
Solicitation number: 15B10227Q00000002
Issued by: Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Ashland

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This is a specifications file for a Federal Bureau of Prisons kosher food procurement requirement. The file supports solicitation RFQ 15B10227Q00000002 issued by the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Ashland, located in Ashland, Kentucky. The solicitation seeks quarterly kosher subsistence food products to be delivered FOB Destination to FCI Ashland. Bids must be received by August 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with deliveries commencing October 1, 2026. A valid letter of Kosher Certification must accompany all bids for consideration. Awards will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote provides the most advantageous value to the Government, with price and past performance as evaluation criteria. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards.

Payment for awarded contracts 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 in the System for Award Management (SAM). Inquiries regarding the solicitation must be directed via email to 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, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for all updates and amendments.

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Specifications

Institution:		Fiscal Year:		Quarter:
FCI Ashland			2027	$1.0000
Failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
		Unit of	Units to	Price Per
Number	Item Description	Issue	Order	Unit	Total
1	Kosher Parve - 12 ounce Filet of Sole consisting of:

- 4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle filet of sole flesh fillet (not Breaded)

- 2 ounce-weight Lemon Parsley Sauce

- 3 ounce-weight Shell Pasta

- 3 ounce-weight Green Beans	EA	150
	2	Kosher Meat - 12 Ounce Beef Goulash Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce-weight Beef Goulash

- 2 ounce-weight Goulash gravy with spices

- 3 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes

- 3 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables	EA	60
	3	Kosher Meat - 12 Ounce Beef Pot Roast Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce Beef Pot Roast (not fully cooked)

- 2 ounce-weight Savory Pot Roast Gravy with spices

- 4 ounce-weight Roasted Potatoes

- 3 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables	EA	60
	4	Kosher Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce Beef Franks or Cocktail Franks no artificial colors,

- 8 ounce-weight Vegetarian Beans w/Tomato Sauce

- 6 ounce-weight Diced Potatoes

- The finished product of the Beef Frank may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name.	EA	120
	5	Kosher Meat - 12 ounce Roasted Chicken Breast Meal (Bone-in) consisting of:

- 5 ounce weight – Bone-in Roasted Chicken Breast

- 1 ounce weight – chicken gravy with spices - 3 ounce weight – Potato Kugel

- 3 ounce weight – Carrot Tzimmes

EA	60
6	Kosher Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal consisting of:

-5 ounce weight – Bone-in Chicken Wings

- 2 ounce weight – BBQ Sauce

- 5 ounce weight – Mashed Potato

- 4 ounce weight – Mixed Vegetables

EA	150
7	Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal consisting of:

Chicken Cacciatore made from:

- 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat, (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)

- 4 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce

- 4 ounce-weight Diced Tomatoes

- 1/2 ounce-weight Mushrooms

- 1/2 ounce-weight diced Onion, Garlic, spices and vegetable oil

- 3 ounce-weight Pasta Macaroni

- 4 ounce-weight Sliced or Diced Carrots	EA	60
	8	Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal consisting of:

Chicken Chow Mein entree made from:

- 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)

- 6 ounce-weight Gravy thickened w/corn starch

- 1 ounce-weight Celery, Bell Pepper and Onion

- 2 ounce-weight Green Beans

- 3.5 ounce-weight White Rice

- 3.5 ounce-weight Sweet Peas and Carrots	EA	156
	9	Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce-weight Turkey Cutlet made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)

- 2 ounce-weight Gravy

- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes

- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables.	EA	96
	10	Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce-weight Meatloaf (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients)

- 2 ounce-weight Brown Gravy

- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes

- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables

- The finished product of the Meatloaf may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name.	EA	156
	11	Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce weight – Cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients)

- 2 ounce weight – Sweet Hawaiian Sauce

- 5 ounce weight – Cooked White Rice

- 4 ounce weight – Green Beans

EA	150
12	Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce-weight cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients)

- 5 ounce-weight Spaghetti Pasta

- 3 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce

- 8 ounce-weight Sweet Peas

- The finished product of the Meatball may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name.	EA	60
	13	Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Pasta with Vegetarian Meat Sauce Meal consisting of:

Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from:

- 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms,

- 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre-flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage.

- 5 ounce-weight Cooked Elbow Pasta

- 4 ounce-weight Green Beans	EA	150
	14	Kosher Dairy - 16 Ounce Vegetarian Lasagna Meal consisting of:

Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from:

- 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms,

- 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre-flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage.

- 5 ounce-weight Cooked Ricotta Cheese Roll-up

- 4 ounce-weight Green Beans	EA	84
	15	Kosher Parve - 12 Ounce Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Meal consisting of:

Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce filling from:

- 1 ounce weight – Peppers

- 3 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein blended with cooked White Rice. Pre-flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage.

- 2 ounce weight – Tomato Sauce with spices - 3 ounce-weight Bow Tie Pasta

- 3 ounce-weight Sweet Peas	EA	60
	16	Kosher Parve - 12 Ounce Vegetarian Eggplant Creole Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce weight – Eggplant

- 2 ounce weight – Soy Vegetable Protein enhanced Creole Sauce with diced/crushed Tomatoes, diced Red & Green Peppers, and spices

- 3 ounce-weight Cooked White Rice

- 3 ounce-weight Sweet Peas & Carrot	EA	60
	17	Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce cheese

- 3 ounce Potatoes	EA	168
	18	Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce

- 3 ounce Potatoes	EA	60
	19	Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), Frozen, 4 Ounce multiple slice portion, (Shelf Stable may be 1-4 oz slice) Wrapped in Sealed Plastic. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA	400
	20	Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual. 4 - 6 ounce each package. EACH. Tuna can be a product of the U.S. or other foreign country that meets the requirements of 21CFR123.12. Product may contain soy and/or vegetable broth. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Pouches only. Specify pack size on bid.	EA	0
	21	Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil, Individual. 3 to 6 ounce each package. EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Pouches only. Specify pack size on bid.	EA	0
	22	Kosher Cereal, A Ready to Eat, Wheat, Bran Flakes, made from Whole grains or combination of whole and refined grains. (CID A-A-20000E, Type I, Class 5, Grain Composition A or b, Fiber 2), Sodium (a), Packaging type (vii), Agricultural practice (aa)). Maximum 2 oz Individual Package. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify package size on bid.	EA	1800
	23	Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Manufacturer sealed. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.	EA	0
	24	Kosher Farina, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Manufacturer sealed. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.	EA	1600
	25	Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, 1 pound Loaf - 1.5 pound Loaf. Certified Kosher Parve, First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour, See Delivery Schedule. Specify Loaf size on bid.	LF
	26	Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, Individually Wrapped. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour.	EA
	27	Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5 to 7 ounce Sealed Pouch or Can. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. Can must have easy open top. Juice must be tomato based with at least five additional vegetable products in the juice. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.	EA	720
	28	Kosher Potato Chips, Individual Package. EACH. 1 Ounce Sealed Individual Package, Certified Kosher Parve, See Delivery Schedule. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.	EA
	29	Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. EACH. 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve. (CID A-A-20140D, Type I, Style A, B, C, or D). *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.	EA
	30	Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram Individual Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A 20140D, Type III, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.	EA
	31	Kosher Tomato Catsup, Individual Packet. EACH. 7 Gram - 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Standards for Grades. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.	EA
	32	Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), Individual Packet. EACH. 4.5 Gram - 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20036C, Type I. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.	EA
	33	Kosher Jelly, Fruit, Nonstandardized, No artificial sweeteners. Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Reduced sugar, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20078D), Type III - Nonstandardized, single; Kind A, B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 2 - Reduced sugar (Must comply with 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 101.60, 21 CFR § 130.10), Agricultural practice (A) - Conventional; Finished product quality a - U.S. Grade A or Finished product quality b - Equivalent to U.S. Grade A. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	34	Kosher Peanut Butter, Regular, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Individual Packets. EACH. .5 ounce - 2 ounce Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20328B, Style I, Class A, Texture 1, Type A. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Specify packet size on bid. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	35	Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher.	EA
	36	Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, No artificial sweeteners. Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher Parve.	EA	213195
	37	Kosher Instant Milk or Smart Milk, Whole, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher.	EA
	38	Kosher Whole Milk Substitute/Shelf Stable Milk, Individual 8 Fluid Ounce Serving. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Must be processed under Ultra High Temperatures (UHT). Product can be a plant-based dairy substitute. Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	39	Kosher Whole Milk, Fresh, Individual 8 Fluid Ounces Serving. EACH. Dairy, Milk, Pasteurized, Milk (Whole), No Flavor, shall meet all specified requirements in CID A-A-20338A, Group I - Pasteurized, Type A - Milk, Flavor 5 - Other (as specified by the purchaser - No Flavor), Packaging size c - 236.6 ml (8 fl oz) aseptic package or d - 236.6 ml (8 fl oz) plastic bottle, Agricultural practice (1) - Conventional). Milk must comply with all criteria of the definition and standard of identity in 21 CFR§131.110. In addition to the CID requirements, the product shall be Certified Kosher Dairy by a nationally accepted Orthodox Kashrut Organization. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Half pint containers.	EA
	40	Kosher Dressing, Fat Free, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram - 28.35 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20162B. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify Type, Class, Style, and size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.	EA
	41	Kosher Preserves (Or Jams), Fruit, No artificial sweeteners. Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Reduced sugar, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20079D), Type II - Fruit preserves (or jams) that are prepared from more than a single fruit listed in Group I or Group II; Kind Group I: E, I, M, Q or Group II: A, B, J, Style 2 - Reduced sugar (Must comply with 21 CFR § 101.60, 21 CFR § 130.10), Agricultural practice (A) - Conventional; Finished product quality a - U.S. Grade A or Finished product quality b - Equivalent to U.S. Grade A. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA

&"-,Bold"&14RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET &"-,Regular"&11

JULY 2026

Contractor Award Acknowledgemt

RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET
*This is NOT an award document.
*Must be completed by the Contracting Officer and the Food Service Contractor prior to award.
Dear Contractor:
RE: Apparent Low Bidder concerning this Request for Quotation				RFQ:
		intends to make award to your company for the following RFQ items.
Please circle "accept or deny" for each line item noted below. Sign, date and submit this acknowledgement. This verifies acceptance and delivery of all line items listed below per the Food Service National Menu Specifications.
Accept	Deny	Line #1
Accept	Deny	Line #2
Accept	Deny	Line #3
Accept	Deny	Line #4
Accept	Deny	Line #5
Accept	Deny	Line #6
Accept	Deny	Line #7
Accept	Deny	Line #8
Accept	Deny	Line #9
Accept	Deny	Line #10
Total Dollar Amount:			$
Formal Reminders:
PAYMENT
Per RFQ _____________ the Government reserves the right to make payments using either Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Awards exceeding $3500 will be accomplished through issuance of a Purchase Order. All awards under $3500 will be accomplished via the Government Purchase Card.
NOTICE
Referencing FAR 42.212-4(a) - Suupplies shall be "nonconforming" if:
1. The supplies are recalled by the producer.
2. A local, state, or federal agency issues a public health alert regarding the supplies.
3. The facility or farm from which the supplies originated or were processed is found to have violated applicable local, state, or federal health and safety standards. This includes, but is not limited to, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, or the Food Safety and Inspection Services directives and regulations.
________	Award Acceptance
_________	Award Denial
Reason for Denial (if applicable):
Contractor Signature:					Date:

Award Delivery Information

AWARD DELIVERY INFORMATION - RFQ __________________
Fiscal Year:		Quarter:
Institution:
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
A complete delivery of all awarded items is expected during ________________ (normally first month of the quarter).
Deliveries will be made Monday thru Friday from _____________________.
Federal holiday deliveries will not be accepted.
Contractor failure to meet delivery schedules without an excusable delay and/or failure to conform to contract specifications will negatively affect the contractor's history of past performance. Past performance information may be used by the Government to make future award decisions and/or may result in a finding that the quoter is not responsible for the award of future requirements.
NOTE:	Delivery schedules must be pre-arranged with the receiving warehouse.
Warehouse Phone:
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
All deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements were agreed to by warehouse staff.
All non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 41 degrees F.
All canned goods must be delivered above 34 degrees F and not frozen.
All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below.
Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused.
All certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher Symbol on individual packages or the item will be refused.
All items must strictly be in compliance with the BOP Religoius Diet Specifications. Food Service contractors have the responsibility of understanding these specifications. Contractors must obtain a copy of the Religious Diet Specifications prior to quoting.
All items will be closely inspected.
Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specifications compliance.
Receipt of delivery may be conditional for a period of three (3) days in order to allow for adequate examination and testing.
Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused.
Items which are conditionally received, and found to be unacceptable, must be picked up at the vendors' expense within two (2) weeks of noncompliance notification.
If the product is not picked up within two (2) weeks, it will be disposed of by warehouse staff.
Contractor Signature:			Date:

General Specifications

RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Religious Certification Requirements for Meals
All items offered on this bid must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency from the United States or Canada, such as: OU - Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations; OK - Organized Kashrus Laboratories; Star K, KOF‑K; KAJ ‑ K'hal Adas Jeshurun; OKS ‑ Organization of Orthodox Kashrus Supervision; OV ‑ Vaad Hoeir of Saint Louis; CRC - Central Rabbinical Congress of the USA and Canada; CRC - Chicago Rabbinical Counsel; or Kosher Overseers of America. Quoters will include a letter of certification from the religious certification agency dated no more than 11 months from the date of the quote provided.
Kosher Items will not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, mind altering substances, enqymes and/or chemicals.
General Meal Specifications - Items 1 through 13
1	The tray for all meals will be:
	a)	Made with non-metallic packaging that allows microwave and conventional oven heating and be heat sealed directly to the tray with clear plastic and wrapped with a separate sealed clear plastic wrapper which encloses the entire tray.
	b)	A three compartment tray with one large compartment and two smaller compartments. Each compartment should be large enough to accommodate required ounces of product.
2	All meals will contain the food products per the individual product specification including the stated volume and/or weight of item as listed.
3	No substitutions may be made to the meats, vegetables, starches, sauces or preparation methods.
4	Meals (items 1 through 13) may be quoted as frozen and/or shelf stable products. Pricing must be identifiable as either frozen or shelf stable.
5	Each individual meal must be marked with the certification symbol from the religious certification agency.
6	Heating directions must be provided for various wattage microwaves or oven heating including recommended method.
7	Mixed Vegetables will contain carrots, corn, peas, green beans, and lima beans with:
8	a)	Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots.
	b)	Not more than 40 percent by weight corn (sweet, golden or yellow, whole kernel corn).
	c)	Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas.
9	Peas and Carrots will contain:
	a)	Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots.
	b)	Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas.
9	Mashed Potatoes will be made with commercially prepared potato flakes without peel, adding only water according to the manufacturers' preparation instructions; or fresh potatoes prepared using only water and spices with only the amount of binder which will ensure the product does separate in processing. No extenders of any type are allowed.
10	Tomato Sauce will be commercially prepared or crushed and/or pureed tomatoes, tomato paste and spices using only the amount of binder required to ensure the product does not separate during processing.

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