FCI ASH, FY26, 2nd Qtr. Halal (Attch: Halal Cert. w/ Quote)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Ashland, is procuring certified Halal meals for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 under solicitation 15B10226Q00000002. The solicitation requires 12 distinct meal types with quantities ranging from 115 to 390 units per meal type, all of which must meet strict Halal certification requirements including specific preparation methods, ingredient restrictions, and religious slaughtering guidelines. Bidders must submit a Halal certification letter with their quotation and comply with detailed specifications regarding packaging and temperature requirements. The government will award based on best value, considering specification compliance, past performance, and price, with prices rated higher than past performance in the evaluation process. Quotations are due no later than November 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with delivery beginning January 1, 2026, and continuing through March 31, 2026. All bidders must complete representations and certifications through the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) system, and bids should be submitted via email to cparker@bop.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to firms with 1–500 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the documentation provided. The contract type is firm-fixed price, with payment processing via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card for awards of $10,000 or less, though a specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials. The government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and will evaluate offers based on past performance and pricing. Delivery will be made to Federal Correctional Institution Ashland, P.O. Box 888, State Route 716, Ashland, Kentucky 41105, with the performance period covering the first quarter of calendar year 2026 (January 1 through March 31).