Ashland FY26 3rd Qtr. Kosher (Must Submit Kosher Certification)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Ashland, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of kosher-certified food products for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (April 1 through June 30, 2026) under RFQ No. 15B10226Q00000007. The solicitation requires vendors to supply eleven line items of kosher meals and provisions, including prepared entrees, luncheon meats, instant beverages, and dairy products, with strict adherence to detailed religious diet specifications and no substitutions permitted. All quotations must include kosher certification documentation with the submission, and awards will be made on a best-value basis considering specification compliance, past performance, and price, with the government reserving the right to award items individually or in aggregate. Bidders must complete their Representations and Certifications via the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) system, and quotations are due no later than February 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with delivery not to commence until April 1, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside with a size standard of 1–500 employees, making it available to all responsible small businesses and faith-based and community-based organizations. The solicitation encompasses significant quantities across multiple line items, including 1,000 units of instant farina packets, 150,000 units of fruit-flavored drink powder, and 25,000 units of instant milk packets, among prepared meal items ranging from 48 to 96 units per product. No specific budget range or incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer for orders exceeding $15,000 or via government purchase card for awards of $15,000 or less, with all shipping and internal processing costs to be incorporated into the bid price. The place of performance is FCI Ashland, located at PO Box 888, State Route 716, Ashland, Kentucky 41105, with all questions directed to Property and Procurement Specialist Travis Stewart at tstewart1@bop.gov.