1st Quarter Kosher FCI Danbury

The Federal Correctional Institution Danbury, part of the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotes for kosher and halal certified food products to support the facility's first quarter fiscal year 2026 operations. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of food items including individual packets of kosher dressings, beverages, cereals, farina, mayonnaise, oatmeal, peanut butter, potato chips, tuna fish, and vegetable juice for dry storage, as well as frozen items such as halal and kosher meals including chicken cacciatore, chicken chow mein, fish fillets, turkey cutlets, and various omelet meals. Each individual package must be marked with appropriate kosher or halal certification hechsher, and all items must meet precise specifications including weight requirements and ingredient limitations. Awards will be made based equally on price and past performance evaluation criteria. Electronic quotes must be submitted to jcaswell@bop.gov by August 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with quoters required to include their DUNS number and Unique Entity ID along with completed representations and certifications via SAM.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under solicitation number 15B20326Q00000007, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available materials, the procurement covers delivery scheduled for October 2025 to support the correctional facility's dietary requirements for inmates requiring kosher and halal food options. The contract will be administered by FCI Danbury with performance taking place at the facility located at 33 1/2 Pembroke Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06811. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Credit Card, and Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are specifically encouraged to submit offers for this procurement opportunity. The solicitation emphasizes that only the designated Contracting Officer, Jared Caswell, has the authority to legally commit government funds for this acquisition.