FCI marion FY25 kosher QTR4

The Federal Correctional Institution Marion is seeking to procure kosher food services for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 through this pre-solicitation notice. The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons facility at United States Penitentiary Marion requires specialized dietary food manufacturing and food specialty preparations to meet kosher dietary requirements for inmates. The procurement falls under NAICS code 311999 for All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing and PSC code 8940 for Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations. The contracting opportunity was posted on June 10, 2025, with a response deadline of June 19, 2025, providing interested vendors with nine days to prepare their submissions. Three government files have been attached to support the procurement process, including the main solicitation document, a pre-solicitation notice, and a cover letter specifically related to the kosher food requirements.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business enterprises. The contract covers fourth quarter services for fiscal year 2025, indicating a three-month performance period that would likely run from July through September 2025. The specific contract value, quantities of kosher meals required, or number of inmates to be served are not disclosed in the basic opportunity information, though these details would presumably be contained within the attached government files. No information regarding incumbent contractors or previous award values is provided in the initial notice. The specialized nature of kosher food preparation suggests this contract requires vendors with specific religious dietary compliance capabilities and certifications to ensure adherence to kosher food preparation standards within the federal correctional system.