USP McCreary FY27 2nd QTR Halal, Certification Required

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (USP) McCreary, intends to issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) 15B12027Q00000001 for the acquisition of Certified Halal Meals. 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 award. All products shall be delivered FOB Destination to USP McCreary, 330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, Kentucky 42635. Faith-Based and Community-Based organizations that qualify as small business concerns 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.

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 provide products that fully comply with the specifications identified in the solicitation. Products that do not 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 must ensure all applicable representations and certifications required by FAR 52.212-3 are current and complete. In addition, offerors shall submit a current Halal Certification Letter covering all products quoted. Failure to provide the required certification documentation with the quotation may result in the offeror being ineligible for award.

The solicitation will be posted exclusively to SAM.gov, and interested vendors are responsible for monitoring the site 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 applicable solicitation provisions. All questions regarding this requirement must be submitted by email. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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.

Brooklyn Nelson

Procurement and Property Specialist

bnelson5@bop.gov