FCI marion FY25 QTR3 kosher

The United States Penitentiary Marion, an agency within the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is seeking to procure kosher certified meals and food items for delivery during April 2025. The solicitation (Solicitation #15B40925Q00000014) requires vendors to provide specific portion-controlled kosher items including fish fillets, chicken wings, meatloaf, and turkey cutlets, with each meal type requiring 60 units. Quotes must be submitted by March 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with submissions accepted via mail, email, or fax to Travis Ladd. Evaluation will be conducted primarily on price-related factors, with potential for single or multiple awards based on competitive pricing. All potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with specified kosher certification and packaging requirements.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 311999, with a size standard of 500 employees. Delivery will be FOB Destination to FCI Marion located at 4500 Prison Road, Marion, Illinois 62959, with a contract period spanning April 1-30, 2025. Payment terms are NET 30 and will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card. While specific award value is not disclosed, the solicitation indicates a quarterly procurement of kosher meals with precise portion and ingredient specifications. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to compete alongside other qualified small businesses, and all contractors must provide detailed kosher certification documentation for each proposed food item. The procurement process incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses related to commercial products and services.