FCI jesup FY26Q3 halal

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Jesup in Georgia is soliciting bids for the procurement of certified halal meals under solicitation number RFQP03072600011. The contract requires the supply and delivery of approximately 4,344 individual meal units across twelve different halal-certified entrees, including items such as fish fillet, chicken dishes, meatloaf, and various other prepared meals with specific portion sizes and ingredient requirements. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis, with evaluation based on specification compliance, past performance, and price, with pricing rated higher than past performance in the selection process. Bidders must submit quotations by February 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST via email to contracting specialist Maranda Smiley at msmiley@bop.gov, and all quotations must include halal certification documentation to be considered for award.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1-500 employees; faith-based and community-based organizations are also eligible to submit offers. The contract is scheduled for a three-month performance period from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, with delivery to FCI Jesup located at 2600 Highway 301 South, Jesup, Georgia 31599. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and will process payment through Electronic Funds Transfer for orders exceeding $15,000 or via Government Purchase Card for orders of $15,000 or less. Bidders must incorporate all shipping costs and internal processing expenses into their quoted prices and must strictly adhere to all stated item specifications with no alternate items or alternative packaging accepted.