MNA 4Q FY 2025 Certified Kosher Foods

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Marianna is seeking certified kosher food items for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 through a solicitation numbered 15B30825Q00000009. The procurement encompasses a diverse range of kosher food products including dressing, peanut butter, potato chips, sardines, meat meals, dairy meals, and pastries, with specific product and packaging requirements. Vendors must provide individually packaged items marked with a kosher certification hechsher and be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) database. The contract will be evaluated using a combined criteria of 60% past performance and 40% price, with the government awarding to the most advantageous responsible offeror. Quotes must be submitted electronically in PDF format to kstewart1@bop.gov by May 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with faxed submissions being automatically disqualified.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under the North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code 311999 for All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing, with a size standard of 700 employees. The place of performance is FCI Marianna in Marianna, Florida, specifically at the Food Service Warehouse. Product quantities vary significantly across different items, ranging from 63 to 17,580 units, and will be procured using a Firm Fixed Price contract type. The solicitation covers a base period with specific delivery requirements and quality specifications for each kosher food item. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive list of products and varied quantities suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified small businesses specializing in kosher food manufacturing and distribution.