FCI Leavenworth FY27 QTR 1 Kosher Requirement

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary Leavenworth seeks kosher food items for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, with quotes due August 31, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under FAR 52.219-6, NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing).

Place of performance is Leavenworth, Kansas. Delivery must occur within 21 days after receipt of order between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. CST, with all items requiring kosher certification and hechsher marking on individual packages. The solicitation specifies 21 line items comprising prepared meals (12 to 1,428 units each in 12–20 ounce portions), proteins including kosher bologna, chunk light tuna, and sardines, and shelf-stable items such as potato chips (10,000 EA at 1 oz per package), jelly portions (7,528 EA at 10 grams), and peanut butter packets (10,000 EA at 2 oz). Period of performance runs October 1 through October 21, 2026.

All items must comply with Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requirements, including allergen labeling for nine major allergens. Items may not be produced, processed, or packaged more than six months prior to delivery. Temperature control is mandatory: non-frozen perishable foods must arrive between 34°F and 41°F; canned goods above 34°F and not frozen; frozen foods at 0°F or below with no evidence of prior thawing.

Award is based on price and past performance on a Go/No-Go basis, evaluating timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy and completeness. The Government intends multiple awards based on pricing per line item. Awards exceeding $15,000 will be firm-fixed price purchase orders requiring written acceptance within 48 hours; awards under $15,000 will be processed as Government Purchase Card transactions. Quotes must be submitted via email to Kathleen Wood at kwood1@bop.gov and remain valid for 30 calendar days after solicitation close.