FY26 QTR 3 FCI marion kosher

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons at United States Penitentiary Marion is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for kosher food products under solicitation number 15B40926Q00000004. The procurement covers various kosher meal items and food products required to support the facility's dietary needs during the performance period of April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. All items must carry kosher certification markings (hechsher) to meet the facility's religious dietary requirements. The contract will utilize firm fixed pricing for commercial items, and contractors must provide unit pricing and total amounts for each line item. Offers are due on February 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The contract incorporates standard FAR clauses and Department of Justice-specific requirements addressing privacy, security of departmental information and systems, and compliance obligations for handling government information and personally identifiable information.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business concerns. The RFQ includes ten different kosher meal options with quantities ranging from 120 to 312 units each, including items such as fish fillet, chicken dishes, turkey cutlet, meatloaf, and pasta options. Additional line items specify kosher dairy products, cereals, farina, vegetable juice, condiments, and specialty items, with quantities varying significantly from 160 units for certain products to 160,000 units for sugar substitutes. The solicitation was posted on February 10, 2026, and falls under NAICS category 31199 (All Other Food Manufacturing) and PSC category 8945 (Food, Oils And Fats). No incumbent contractor or specific award value information is provided in the pre-solicitation notice.