MNA 3Q FY 2025 Certified Kosher Foods

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, specifically the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Marianna, Florida, is seeking certified kosher food products for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The Request for Quote (RFQ) covers 27 line items including various prepared meals, pantry staples, and specialty food products such as beef franks, cheese omelets, chicken cacciatore, tuna, sardines, and other kosher-certified food items. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically in PDF format by February 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and must include a letter of kosher certification with their bid. The evaluation will be conducted using a weighted criteria of 60% past performance and 40% price, with the government reserving the right to make single or multiple awards to the most advantageous offeror. All communication regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, and vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a size standard of 700 employees. The contract specifications require all merchandise to be shipped on pallets and delivered to FCI Marianna between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with no partial shipments accepted unless specifically requested. The place of performance is Marianna, Florida (zip code 32446), and payment terms are NET 30. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement covers a base period for quarterly kosher food provisions for the correctional facility. Vendors must comply with all representations and certifications, and the Contracting Officer maintains sole discretion on payment terms and legal commitment of government funds.