McCreary, FY26, 4th Qtr. Halal (HALAL CERT. REQUIRED)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution McCreary, seeks certified halal meals for the fourth quarter of FY26, with quotations due May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. This procurement is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Pine Knot, Kentucky (USP McCreary, 330 Federal Way). The solicitation covers delivery FOB Destination for July 1 through September 30, 2026. Quoters must submit a valid Halal Certification letter with their bid; no specification substitutions are permitted, and failure to comply with religious diet specifications results in disqualification. The NAICS code is 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing; PSC is 8940, Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations.

The requirement comprises twelve line items of certified halal meals with specified portion sizes and quantities: fish fillet (14 oz, 240 units), beans and franks (18 oz, 60 units), chicken wing (16 oz, 240 units), chicken cacciatore (20 oz, 240 units), chicken chow mein (20 oz, 240 units), turkey cutlet (16 oz, 80 units), meatloaf (16 oz, 240 units), Hawaiian meatballs (15 oz, 240 units), spaghetti and meatballs (20 oz, 180 units), cheese omelet (7 oz, 60 units), Spanish omelet (7 oz, 20 units), and halal bologna luncheon meat (4 oz portions, 200 units, individually marked with halal certification symbol). All products must meet specific ingredient, weight, and composition requirements. The contract is firm-fixed-price. Evaluation factors are specifications met, past performance, and price. All offerors must maintain active SAM registration with current representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3. The contracting officer is C. Parker; all inquiries must be submitted via email to cparker@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be accepted.