3rd QTR FY 26 Kosher Menu Solicitation
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15B41126Q00000007
- Agency
-
Federal Correctional Institution Pekin
Correctional Facilities, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Pekin, Illinois 61554, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Pekin seeks certified kosher subsistence items for Q3 FY 2026, with quotes due March 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 311999 (Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), size standard 700 employees.
Delivery occurs April 13–24, 2026 between 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time to the Food Service Warehouse at 2600 S. Second Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554. The contract is firm-fixed price with FOB Destination shipping.
The solicitation covers 40 line items: 13 prepared meals (Kosher Parve and Kosher Meat options in quantities of 60–120 units at $60–$72 per meal) and 27 individual packaged goods (tuna, sardines, cereal, bread, beverages, condiments, and other items in quantities ranging from 160 to 160,000 units). All items must carry certification from accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agencies (OU, OK, Star K, or CRC) dated no more than 11 months from the quote date. Prepared meals must arrive in three-compartment, microwave-safe, non-metallic trays with clear plastic heat sealing and heating instructions. Non-frozen perishable foods must arrive at 34–41 degrees Fahrenheit; frozen foods at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. All items must be clearly marked with the Kosher certification symbol or will be refused.
Evaluation criteria are price, product quality, and vendor past performance. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards or decline to award specific menu items. Quoted prices must remain valid for 60 days after solicitation close. All vendors must register in SAM and complete representations and certifications online. Questions should be directed to Contracting Officer Hans Frei at hfrei@bop.gov. Failure to deliver within the established timeframe constitutes non-performance.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons - Federal Correctional Institution Pekin, IL is issuing a solicitation, 15B41126Q00000007, for 3rd QTR FY 26 Certified Kosher subsistence line items. Shipping will be FOB Destination. The delivery period will be April 13th, 2026, to April 24th, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Deliveries will be made to the Food Service Warehouse at 2600 S. Second St. Pekin, IL 61554. The contract type is firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make single or multiple awards. The Government reserves the right not to award a menu item. The evaluation factors are price, product quality, and vendor past performance. Be advised the Government is willing to pay more for better-quality products. The Government will award the responsible offeror(s) whose offer, conforms to the solicitation, and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as non-performance under the contract terms. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site www.sam.gov. The deadline for receipt of quotes is on or before March 06, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Email (hfrei@bop.gov). Quotes received after closing date will not be considered. Quoted prices must be good for 60 days after close of solicitation. Each vendor is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the online Representation and Certification Applications (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included. NOTE: ALL ITEMS WILL BE PAID VIA Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD at the discretion of the procurement office. SEND BANKING INFORMATION FOR PAYMENT. Blank pages are unnecessary. The Contracting Officer will verify registration prior to the award by entering the potential awardee's UEI number at www.sam.gov database.
*Vendor shall return the completed RFQ document and bid sheets when making submissions. Failure to do so will result in the vendor being considered non-responsive and the bid being discarded. *
15B41126Q00000007 Kosher Line-item pricing and Contract awards
Line-item Pricing
- 60 EA Kosher Parve - 14 Ounce Fish Fillet Meal – $3.97
- 60 EA Kosher Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks – $4.57
- 72 EA Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Chicken Wing Meal – $4.54
- 60 EA Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal – $4.95
- 60 EA Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal – $4.59
- 60 EA Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal – $4.54
- 60 EA Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal – $4.54
- 72 EA Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice Meal – $4.52
- 60 EA Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal – $4.78
- 60 EA Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Parve Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce Meal – $4.44
- 120 EA Kosher Dairy - 16 Ounce Vegetable Protein Lasagna Meal – $4.12
- 60 EA Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal – $3.89
- 60 EA Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal – $3.89
- 1200 EA Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual. 4-6 ounce each package – $0.99
- 360 EA Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil – No Awards Made
- 480 EA Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5-7 Ounce sealed pouch – No Awards Made
- 14400 EA Kosher Potato Chips, Individual Package – $0.255
- 40000 EA Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise – No Awards Made
- 20000 EA Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet. 9 Gram – No Awards Made
- 40000 EA Kosher Tomato Catsup, Individual Packet. 9 Gram – No Awards Made
- 50000 EA Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), Individual Packet – $0.0164
- 40000 EA Kosher Jelly – No Awards Made
- 5000 EA Kosher Peanut Butter - No Awards Made
- 10000 EA Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual, Serving Packet – $0.0299
- 60000 EA Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder - $0.0162
- 30000 EA Kosher Instant Milk or Smart Milk, Individual Serving Packet – $0.179
- 160000 EA Kosher Sugar Substitute – $0.0077
- 40000 EA Kosher Dressing, Fat Free, Individual Packet. 9-28.35 Gram Packet – No Awards Made
Contract Awards
- 15B41126P00000090 Shaver Foods LLC - $43,724.11 ($2,091.00 of Kosher line-items, and $41,633.11 of Subsistence line-items)
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons - Federal Correctional Institution Pekin, IL is issuing a solicitation, 15B41126Q00000007, for 3rd QTR FY 26 Certified Kosher subsistence line items. Shipping will be FOB Destination. The delivery period will be April 13th, 2026, to April 24th, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Deliveries will be made to the Food Service Warehouse at 2600 S. Second St. Pekin, IL 61554. The contract type is firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right upon award to make single or multiple awards. The Government reserves the right not to award a menu item. The evaluation factors are price, product quality, and vendor past performance. Be advised the Government is willing to pay more for better-quality products. The Government will award the responsible offeror(s) whose offer, conforms to the solicitation, and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as non-performance under the contract terms. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site www.sam.gov. The deadline for receipt of quotes is on or before March 06, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Email (hfrei@bop.gov). Quotes received after closing date will not be considered. Quoted prices must be good for 60 days after close of solicitation. Each vendor is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the online Representation and Certification Applications (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included. NOTE: ALL ITEMS WILL BE PAID VIA Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD at the discretion of the procurement office. SEND BANKING INFORMATION FOR PAYMENT. Blank pages are unnecessary. The Contracting Officer will verify registration prior to the award by entering the potential awardee's UEI number at www.sam.gov database.
*Vendor shall return the completed RFQ document and bid sheets when making submissions. Failure to do so will result in the vendor being considered non-responsive and the bid being discarded. *
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd QTR FY 26 Kosher Cover Letter.pdf | ||
| FY26Q3 Religious Diet Specifications-Excel.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 15B41126Q00000007 3rd QTR FY 26 Kosher - Signed x1.pdf |
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