FDC miami - QTR 1 FY26 kosher and religous diets

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
15B31025Q00000012
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Miami, Florida 33132, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Detention Center Miami is seeking to procure kosher and religious dietary meals for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The solicitation requires various kosher meal options including kosher parve fish fillet meals, kosher meat beans and franks meals, and kosher meat chicken wing meals, each with specific weight and ingredient requirements. The procurement follows FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items and is classified under NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 700 employees. The solicitation document is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) number 15B31025Q00000012, with pricing available through the Unison Global marketplace platform. The deadline for quote submission is September 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with delivery required FOB Destination to Miami, FL 33132.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only qualified small business sellers may submit bids for the opportunity. The contract involves specific quantities of kosher meals, including 48 units of the kosher parve fish fillet meals and additional quantities of kosher meat meals as specified in the detailed requirements. The meals must meet strict kosher dietary standards and include precise ingredient specifications, such as 4-ounce fish fillets from solid muscle blocks and beef franks with no more than 3.5% non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders. Performance will take place at the Federal Detention Center Miami facility located at Miami, FL 33132. The solicitation was posted on August 20, 2025, providing potential contractors with approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their quotes through the designated electronic marketplace platform.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 15B31025Q00000012 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311991 with a small business size standard of 700.00 employees.

This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.

The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on:

2025-09-02 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.

FOB Destination shall be Miami, FL 33132

The DOJ BOP Field Offices- FDC MIAMI requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following:  

Kosher Parve - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle fillet block flounder, cod, tilapia: or other white fish flesh fillet (not Breaded) - 2 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce - 4 ounce-weight White Rice - 4 ounce-weight Mature Lima Beans            48          EA

002       Kosher Meat "Kosher Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce Beef Franks or Cocktail Franks no artificial colors, - 8 ounce-weight Vegetarian Beans w/Tomato Sauce - 6 ounce-weight Diced Potatoes - The finished product of the Beef Frank may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name.         

003       Kosher Meat Chicken Wing Kosher Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal consisting of: -5 ounce weight – Bone-in Chicken Wings - 2 ounce weight – BBQ Sauce - 5 ounce weight – Mashed Potato - 4 ounce weight – Mixed Vegetables    

004       Kosher Meat Chicken Cacciatore Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal consisting of: Chicken Cacciatore made from: - 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat, (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer) - 4 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce - 4 ounce-weight Diced Tomatoes - 1/2 ounce-weight Mushrooms - 1/2 ounce-weight diced Onion, Garlic, spices and vegetable oil - 3 ounce-weight Pasta Macaroni - 4 ounce-weight Sliced or Diced CarrotS

005       Kosher Meat Chow mein Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal consisting of: Chicken Chow Mein entree made from: - 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer) - 6 ounce-weight Gravy thickened w/corn starch - 1 ounce-weight Celery, Bell Pepper and Onion - 2 ounce-weight Green Beans - 3.5 ounce-weight White Rice - 3.5 ounce-weight Sweet Peas and Carrots              

006       Kosher Meat Turkey "Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce-weight Turkey Cutlet made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer) - 2 ounce-weight Gravy - 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes - 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables. " PSC: 8945 Delivery Schedule: Delivery Description:             

007       Kosher Meat Loaf Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce-weight Meatloaf (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients) - 2 ounce-weight Brown Gravy - 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes - 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables - The finished product of the Meatloaf may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name. 

008       Kosher Meat balls Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce weight – Cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients) - 2 ounce weight – Sweet Hawaiian Sauce - 5 ounce weight – Cooked White Rice - 4 ounce weight – Green Beans

009       Kosher Spaghetti Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce-weight cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients) - 5 ounce-weight Spaghetti Pasta - 3 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce - 8 ounce-weight Sweet Peas - The finished product of the Meatball may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name.  

010       Kosher Parve Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce Meal consisting of: Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from: - 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms, - 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre- flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage. Product to be Vegan. - 5 ounce-weight Cooked Elbow Pasta - 4 ounce-weight Green Beans  

011       Kosher Dairy Kosher Dairy - 16 Ounce Vegetable Protein Lasagna Meal consisting of: Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from: - 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms, - 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre- flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage. Product to be Vegan. - 5 ounce-weight Cooked Ricotta Cheese Roll-up - 4 ounce-weight Green Beans 

012       Kosher Cheese Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of: - 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet - 1 ounce cheese - 3 ounce Potatoes    

013       Kosher Dairy Omelet Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of: - 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet - 1 ounce Spanish Sauce - 3 ounce Potatoes   

014       Kosher Meat Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), Frozen, 4 Ounce multiple slice portion, (Shelf Stable may be 1-4 oz slice) Wrapped in Sealed Plastic. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.     

015       Kosher Tuna Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual. 4 - 6 ounce each package. EACH. Tuna can be a product of the U.S. or other foreign country that meets the requirements of 21CFR123.12. Product may contain soy and/or vegetable broth. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Pouches only. Specify pack size on bid.           

016       Kosher Sardines Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil, Individual. 3 to 6 ounce each package. EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Pouches only. Specify pack size on bid.          

017       Kosher Cereal Kosher Cereal, Any Type, Any Style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000E, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). .81 oz to 2 oz individual package. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid.  

018       Kosher Oats Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Manufacturer sealed. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. 

019       Kosher Farina Kosher Farina, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Manufacturer sealed. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. 

020       Kosher juice Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5 to 7 ounce Sealed Pouch or Can. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. Can must have easy open top. Juice must be tomato based with at least five additional vegetable products in the juice. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.   

021       Kosher Chips Kosher Potato Chips, Individual Package. EACH. 1 Ounce Sealed Individual Package, Certified Kosher Parve, See Delivery Schedule. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case counT

022       Kosher Margarine Kosher Margarine, ½ Ounce Sealed Individual Package. EACH, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable, Certified Kosher Parve. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.              

023       Kosher Dressing Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. EACH. 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve. (CID A- A-20140D, Type I, Style A, B, C, or D). *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.       

024       Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram Individual Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A 20140D, Type III, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.              

025       Kosher catsup Kosher Tomato Catsup, Individual Packet. EACH. 7 Gram - 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Standards for Grades. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.  

026       Kosher Mustard Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), Individual Packet. EACH. 4.5 Gram - 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20036C, Type I. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.    

027       Kosher Jelly Kosher Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Regular or reduced sugar, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20078D), Type II, kind A ,B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2. Finished product quality a or b. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.     

028       Kosher Peanut Butter Kosher Peanut Butter, Regular, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Individual Packets. EACH. .5 ounce - 2 ounce Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20328B, Style I, Class A, Texture 1, Type A. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Specify packet size on bid. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.            

029       Kosher Cof Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher

030       Kosher Flavored Drink Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher Parve.

***Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, DOJ BOP Field Offices- FDC MIAMI intends to document bids online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to document pricing. Sellers may submit bids during the specified period of time. DOJ BOP Field Offices- FDC MIAMI is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.

Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. 

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