MNA 2Q FY 2026 Certified Halal Foods

The Federal Correctional Institution Marianna, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is seeking certified halal foods for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement encompasses 48 units of various halal-certified meal options, including fish fillet, beans and franks, chicken wing, chicken cacciatore, chicken chow mein, turkey cutlet, meatloaf, Hawaiian meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs, cheese omelet, Spanish omelet, and bologna luncheon meat, with each meal meeting specific weight and component requirements. Offerors must be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) database and provide a letter of halal certification with their quotes, which must be submitted in PDF format via email to the Contracting Officer by November 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The government will evaluate proposals using a best-value trade-off methodology, with past performance weighted at 60% and price at 40%, indicating that technical capability and performance history are prioritized over cost. The solicitation emphasizes that the Contracting Officer reserves the right to make single or multiple awards to the most advantageous responsible offeror, and faxed submissions will not be considered.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, with a North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code of 311999 and a small business size standard of 700 employees. No incumbent contractor or current award value is identified in the solicitation materials. The requested halal-certified meals are to be delivered by January 15, 2026, to the Food Service Warehouse at FCI Marianna in Marianna, Florida. The solicitation does not specify a budget range or estimated award value. Offerors should note that evaluators will not make assumptions regarding missing or incomplete data, and all annual representations and certifications must be completed electronically as part of the proposal process.