FCI BASTROP - Q1 FY26 - Certified/Kosher Menu

The Federal Correctional Institution Bastrop, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is seeking to procure certified and kosher menu food products for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. This procurement falls under the specialty dietary foods category and involves miscellaneous food manufacturing services to meet the specific religious and dietary requirements of inmates. The solicitation is designated as Unison buy 1200345 and requires vendors capable of providing specialized food preparations that comply with kosher certification standards. The opportunity has an extremely short response window, with the solicitation posted on August 18, 2025, and proposals due by August 21, 2025, providing interested vendors only three days to prepare and submit their responses. No specific evaluation criteria are detailed in the available information, though compliance with kosher certification requirements would be fundamental to any successful proposal.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business enterprises. The contract will be performed at the Federal Correctional Institution Bastrop located in Bastrop, Texas 78602. No current incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation notice. The procurement appears to be for a quarterly supply arrangement covering the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, though specific quantities or detailed timeline requirements are not provided in the available documentation. The specialized nature of kosher food preparation and the institutional setting suggest this contract will require vendors with specific expertise in both food service and compliance with religious dietary laws within a correctional facility environment.