4th Qtr. Kosher Requirement FY26
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15B31726Q00000017
- Agency
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Federal Correctional Institution Bennettsville
Correctional Facilities, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311412 Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons' Federal Correctional Institution Bennettsville seeks quarterly kosher food supplies for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, with quotes due May 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This procurement is set aside 100% for small business and restricted to firms meeting the NAICS 311412 size standard of 500 employees.
Place of performance and delivery is Federal Correctional Institution Bennettsville, 696 Muckerman Road, Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512, with delivery scheduled for on or around July 1, 2026. The solicitation covers 37 line items comprising prepared meal trays and individual food products, all requiring certification as kosher by accepted Orthodox certification agencies including OU, OK, Star K, or CRC. Prepared meals must be delivered in three-compartment, microwave-safe trays with heating instructions and strict specifications on proteins, vegetables, starches, and preparation methods; no substitutions are permitted. Individual products include proteins, cereals, breads, beverages, condiments, and dressings, all individually packaged with kosher certification markings. Delivery temperature requirements are strictly enforced: non-frozen perishables between 34–41°F, canned goods above 34°F, and frozen items at 0°F or below. Quoters must provide dated certification letters from approved kosher agencies. The contract is firm-fixed price, FOB Destination. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete representations and certifications through ORCA prior to award. Evaluation weighs past performance and price equally. The Government reserves the right to make a single award and to conduct three-day conditional receipt inspections, refusing non-conforming items at vendor expense. Questions should be directed to Eric Clyburn, Procurement and Property Specialist, at eclyburn@bop.gov or 843-454-8225.
Notice text
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Bennettsville, South Carolina intends to issue solicitation 15B31726Q00000017 for the requirements of QUARTERLY Kosher. This solicitation is restricted, set aside 100% for Small Business, FOB Destination, and the delivery date will be on or around July 1, 2026. Deliveries will be made to the Federal Correctional Institution, 696 Muckerman Road, Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512. The contract type is a firm-fixed price. The Government reserves the right to make a single award and will award to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is considered the most advantageous to the Government, with past performance and price considered equally. The solicitation will be made available on or about May 6, 2026, and will be posted to the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities website, https://sam.gov. Hard Copies of the solicitation will not be available. This site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this solicitation, including amendments and award information will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. Quotes will be due May 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The Government reserves the right to make payment using either Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or the Government Purchase Card. Each vendor is required to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM); information can be obtained at www.sam.gov. Each offeror is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Faith-Based and Community Based Organizations can submit quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.
The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Eric Clyburn, Procurement and Property Specialist, 843-454-8225. Completed offers may be emailed to eclyburn@bop.gov or hand carried to the attention of Eric Clyburn, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Bennettsville, 696 Muckerman Road, Bennettsville, SC 29512. The anticipated award date is June 24, 2026, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 15B31726Q00000017 - 4th Qtr Kosher Requirement Solicitation.pdf | ||
| 2026-MAR-Religious Diet Specifications4th Qtr-FY26.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Solicitation Letter 4th Qtr 26 Kosher Requirement.docx | DOCX document |
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