USP McCreary FY27 2nd QTR Kosher, Certification Required

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (USP) McCreary, intends to issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) 15B12027Q00000002 for the acquisition of Quarterly Kosher Subsistence items. This acquisition is being conducted as a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 311999 and will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. All products shall be delivered FOB Destination to USP McCreary, 330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, Kentucky 42635. Responsible small business concerns, including Faith-Based and Community-Based organizations, are encouraged to submit quotations. Award will be made to the responsible offeror or offerors whose quotation represents the best value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to make award on an item-by-item basis, by groups of items, in the aggregate, or to make multiple awards if determined to be in the Government's best interest. Quotations will be evaluated based on compliance with the required specifications, past performance, and price. All quotations shall be submitted on a firm-fixed-price basis and shall include all shipping, handling, and other associated costs. Offerors are responsible for ensuring they can meet all solicitation requirements and specifications as written. No substitutions, alternate items, or alternate packaging will be accepted. Vendors should not submit a quotation unless they can furnish products that fully comply with the specifications identified in the solicitation. Products that fail to meet the required specifications may be rejected upon delivery. Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov and ensure all applicable representations and certifications required by FAR 52.212-3 are current and complete. In addition, offerors shall provide a current Kosher Certification Letter covering all quoted products. Certification documentation must be submitted with the quotation and may be required for consideration for award. The solicitation will be posted exclusively to SAM.gov, and interested vendors are responsible for monitoring the website for the solicitation, amendments, and any additional information. Quotations shall be submitted electronically to bnelson5@bop.gov no later than November 11, 2026, 12:00 pm EST. Late quotations will be handled in accordance with the solicitation instructions and applicable acquisition procedures. Deliveries shall begin on January 1, 2027 specified in the solicitation and will not be accepted prior to the authorized delivery period. Orders exceeding $15,000 will be paid through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Orders at or below $15,000 may be paid using a Government Purchase Card. All questions regarding this requirement must be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Brooklyn Nelson Procurement and Property Specialist bnelson5@bop.gov