FCI Texarkana - Kosher products 1st Qtr FY2026

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas is seeking quotes for kosher food items to support the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 under solicitation number 15B51525Q00000024. This firm-fixed price procurement falls under NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing) and requires suppliers to provide kosher products for the correctional facility. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete their representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3, with the government planning to award all items as a group to one responsible contractor. The evaluation will be based on price and past performance, with price weighted more heavily than past performance in the selection process. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2025, with quotes due by August 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time via email to Tex-ProcurementProp-s@bop.gov, and the anticipated award date is August 28, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business concerns. The contract includes strict delivery requirements, with failure to meet established timeframes considered non-conformance that could result in contract termination. Contractors must accept government purchase cards for payment and are not permitted to offer substitutions for the specified kosher items. The place of performance is Texarkana, Texas, where the federal correctional institution is located. The government files do not specify award values, quantities, or identify any incumbent contractors, but the procurement appears to be a recurring requirement for the facility's kosher food program. Points of contact for this opportunity include Galo Morlet, Supervisory Contract Specialist, and Luciana Williams, Procurement Property Specialist.