FCI Leavenworth FY27 QTR 1 Halal Requirement

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Leavenworth seeks certified halal food items for Quarter 1 FY27 delivery, with quotes due August 31, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Central Time. The procurement is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), with a 700-employee size standard.

Delivery occurs October 1–21, 2026 to Leavenworth, Kansas. The solicitation covers 11 distinct halal meal line items in specified quantities: filet of sole (720 units), beef goulash (312 units), beef pot roast (336 units), beans and franks (156 units), roasted chicken breast (312 units), chicken wings (456 units), chicken cacciatore (228 units), meatloaf (204 units), Hawaiian meatballs (228 units), cheese omelet (2,184 units), and Spanish omelet (1,428 units). Each line item specifies precise ingredient weights and composition. All items must comply with Federal, State, and local food regulations, the FD&C Act, and Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, with mandatory allergen labeling for nine major allergens. Items must be produced, processed, or packaged no more than six months prior to delivery and delivered within 21 days After Receipt of Order. Deliveries are restricted to 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CST and must be palletized and meet strict temperature controls: non-frozen perishable foods between 34–41°F, canned goods above 34°F, frozen foods at 0°F or below.

Quotes must include unit price, total price, and packaging description for each line item. The government anticipates making multiple awards based on line-item pricing. Evaluation weighs price (fair and reasonable) and past performance on a Go/No-Go basis, assessing delivery timeliness and order accuracy; a "No-Go" determination disqualifies the offeror. Awards exceed or fall below the $15,000 Micro Purchase Threshold. Quotes remain valid 30 days after closure. PSC code is 8945 (Food Services).