MNA 1Q FY 2026 Certified Kosher Foods

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Institution Marianna is seeking to procure certified kosher food items for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The solicitation covers a wide variety of kosher food products including margarine, condiments, prepared meals such as chicken cacciatore and meatballs, vegetable protein options, and specialty items like potato chips and vegetable juice. Vendors must provide kosher certification letters with their bids and maintain registration in the System for Awards Management database. The contract will be awarded based on a combination of past performance weighted at 60% and price at 40%, with the government selecting the responsible offeror whose quote provides the most advantageous value. All quotes must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the contracting officer by August 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with no faxed submissions accepted.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 with a size standard of 700 employees, restricting competition to qualified small businesses only. The contract involves substantial quantities of food items ranging from 350 units of sardines to 216,500 units of margarine, indicating a significant volume procurement to support the correctional facility's dietary requirements. All goods must be delivered to the Food Service Warehouse at FCI Marianna in Marianna, Florida, with a scheduled delivery date of October 15, 2025. The solicitation does not specify the total contract value, but the large quantities and specialized kosher certification requirements suggest this represents a substantial procurement opportunity for qualifying small business food manufacturers. Kenneth Stewart serves as the contracting officer with sole authority to commit government funds for this acquisition.