FCI BASTROP - Q4 FY25 - Certified/Kosher Menu

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Bastrop is seeking a small business contractor to provide certified and kosher menu items for their facility located in Bastrop, Texas. This solicitation, posted on May 14, 2025, is focused on procuring specialized food manufacturing services within the NAICS category of Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. The contract opportunity requires vendors to supply food preparation services that meet specific dietary certification standards, particularly for certified and kosher meal options. While the specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the provided notice, contractors will likely be assessed on their ability to meet precise dietary requirements, food quality, and compliance with federal correctional facility food service standards. The proposal response is due by May 29, 2025, which provides potential bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their comprehensive proposals.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting smaller food manufacturing enterprises that can provide specialized dietary food preparations. The contract is associated with Product Service Code 8940, which covers Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations, indicating a need for precise and specialized food service capabilities. The place of performance is explicitly located in Bastrop, TX 78602, suggesting the contractor will be preparing meals directly on-site at the Federal Correctional Institution. While specific award values are not provided in the notice, the requirement for certified and kosher menu items for a federal correctional facility implies a potentially significant and structured procurement opportunity. The solicitation appears to be for Quarter 4 of Fiscal Year 2025, suggesting a potential contract duration aligned with that timeframe and potentially indicating a recurring or long-term food service requirement for the facility.