1192405  FCI BASTROP - Q3 FY25 - Certified/Kosher Menu

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Bastrop is seeking a small business contractor to provide certified and kosher menu services for their facility located in Bastrop, Texas. This solicitation, posted on February 12, 2025, is specifically focused on procuring specialized food manufacturing services under NAICS category 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and PSC category 8940 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations). The contract opportunity requires vendors to demonstrate capability in preparing certified and kosher menu items for the correctional institution's dietary needs. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the notice, contractors will likely be assessed on their ability to meet stringent food preparation standards, compliance with dietary regulations, and capacity to serve a correctional facility environment. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by February 21, 2025, which represents the key response deadline for this solicitation.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete for this contract. The place of performance is specifically the Federal Correctional Institution located in Bastrop, TX 78602. While precise award values are not disclosed, the contract appears to be for quarterly food service procurement in Q3 of Fiscal Year 2025. The opportunity requires specialized food manufacturing capabilities that can produce certified and kosher menu items suitable for a federal correctional facility. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in preparing specialized dietary foods that meet institutional nutritional and religious dietary requirements. The geographic specificity and unique dietary specifications suggest this will be a targeted procurement with potentially competitive but precise vendor qualifications.