SIGNED KOSHER Cover Letter FY26Q3.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons at Federal Correctional Institution in Jesup, Georgia for the acquisition of kosher items. The solicitation number is RFQP03072600010, and the requirement covers the period from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 for FY26 Q3. The NAICS code is 311999 with a small business size standard of 1-500 employees. This is a 100% set-aside for small business, with faith-based and community-based organizations eligible to submit offers equally with other organizations.

Quotes must be submitted by email to msmiley@bop.gov no later than February 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Award will be made on a best value basis considering specification compliance, past performance, and price, on either a per line-item or single award basis at the government's discretion. Orders over $15,000 will be issued as firm-fixed price purchase orders and paid electronically; orders under $15,000 will be paid using a government purchase card. Kosher certification is mandatory for consideration, and bidders must comply with all stated item specifications without providing alternate items or packaging. Alternate specifications will not be accepted. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to CS M. Smiley at msmiley@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be responded to.