FCI SCHUYLKILL FY26 3RD QUARTER KOSHER

2026-11-03

U . S . Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of PrisonsFCI SchuylkillInterstate 81 & Route 901 WMinersville , PA 17954March 11 , 2026 ( i ) This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12 . This announcement constitutes the only solicitation . Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued .( ii ) Solicitation number RFQP02132600009 is issued as a request for quotation ( RFQ ), forkosher requirements .( iii ) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference . This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025 - 06 . The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www . acquisition . gov . To view all available rewritten FAR Parts and agency deviations , visit Revolutionary FAR Overhaul .( iv ) This acquisitionisset - aside for small business concerns . The NAICS code for this requirement is 311999 , with a small business size standard of 700 employees .( v ) A list of line - item number ( s ) and items , quantities , and units of measure ( including option ( s ), if applicable ). See attached requirements worksheets for a full description of items , quantities and units of measures for all the subsistence requirements .( vi ) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired , including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions ( see 12 . 102 ). See attached requirements worksheets for a full description of items , quantities and units of measures for all the subsistence requirements .( vii ) Date ( s ) and place ( s ) of delivery and acceptance and f . o . b . point ( see part 47 ). Dates of delivery will be 30 days After Receipt of Order ( ARO ). Delivery will be Freight on Board . Delivery address will be : FCI SchuylkillInterstate 81 & Route 901 WMinersville , PA 17954 ( viii ) FAR 52 . 212 - 1 , Instructions to Offerors — Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( SEP 2023 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ), applies to this acquisition . ( see 12 . 205 ( a )).( ix ) FAR 52 . 212 - 2 , Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( NOV 2021 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) The Government anticipates and intends to make MULTIPLE awards based on pricing per line item . Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter ( s ) whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government , considering the evaluation factors outlined below .( 1 ) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter ’ s proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable ;( 2 ) Past Performance – Go / No - Go EvaluationThe Government will evaluate the Quoter ’ s past performance on a Go / No - Go basis . The assessment will be based on the following criteria : Timeliness of Deliveries : The Quoter must demonstrate a consistent record of on - time deliveries . Documented instances of late deliveries , including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System ( CPARS ) evaluations and communications with other Contracting Officers , will be reviewed . A history of substantial delivery delays will result in a " No - Go " determination . Order Accuracy and Completeness : The Quoter must show a track record of delivering complete and accurate orders . Evidence of recurring issues such as missing or incorrect items — supported by customer complaints , returns , or input from other Contracting Officers — will be considered . A pattern of incomplete or inaccurate deliveries will result in a " No - Go " determination . Only Quoters receiving a " Go " rating under this factor will be considered eligible for award .( x ) FAR 52 . 212 - 4 , Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( NOV 2023 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ), is applicable to this acquisition .( xi ) The following provisions are applicable : 52 . 204 - 7 System for Award Management — Registration ( NOV 2024 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 203 - 11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions ( SEP 2024 ) 52 . 203 - 18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements — Representation ( JAN 2017 ) 52 . 225 - 2 Buy American Certificate ( OCT 2022 ) 52 . 229 - 11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements — Notice and Representation ( JUN 2020 ) 52 . 252 - 1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference ( FEB 1998 ) The following clauses are applicable : 52 . 212 - 4 , Terms and Conditions — Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( NOV 2023 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 203 - 17Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights ( NOV 2023 ) 52 . 203 - 19 Prohibition on Requiring Internal Confidentiality Agreements ( JAN 2017 ) 52 . 204 - 13 System for Award Management – Maintenance ( OCT 2018 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 209 - 6 Protecting the Government ’ s Interest When Subcontracting with Debarred , Suspended , Proposed for Debarment , or Voluntarily Excluded ( JAN 2025 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 209 - 10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations ( NOV 2015 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 219 - 6 Notice of Total Small Business Set - Aside ( NOV 2020 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 222 - 3 Convict Labor ( JUN 2003 ) 52 . 222 - 19 Child Labor — Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies ( JAN 2025 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 222 - 35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans ( JUN 2020 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 222 - 36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities ( JUN 2020 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 222 - 37 Employment Reports on Veterans ( JUN 2020 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 222 - 50 Combating Trafficking in Persons ( OCT 2025 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 225 - 1 Buy American - Supplies ( OCT 2022 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 226 - 8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving ( MAY 2024 ) 52 . 232 - 33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer — System for Award Management ( OCT 2018 ) 52 . 232 - 36 Payment by Third Party ( MAY 2014 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 232 - 40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors ( MAR 2023 ) 52 . 233 - 3 Protest After Award ( AUG 1996 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 233 - 4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim ( OCT 2024 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 52 . 252 - 2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference ( FEB 1998 ) JAR 2852 . 212 - 4 Contract Terms and Conditions , Commercial Items ( NOV 2020 ) DOJ - 08 – Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic Influenza or Other National Emergency ( xii ) The date , time , and place offers are due . The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than10 : 00 a . m . Eastern Standard Time onMarch 19th , 2026 .( xiii ) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation . Vendors shall submit quotes only to : Stephanie Sandler , Contracting Officer , Email : ssandler @ bop . gov . No fax , hand delivered , or mail - in quotes will be accepted . Please be sure to read the solicitation , cover letter , quote sheet , clauses and provisions and delivery schedule . If the answer is addressed in those documents you will not receive a response . Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of the solicitation .( viii ) Any other additional information required by 5 . 101 ( c ). Any and all information will be posted to the General Services Administration , SAM . Gov website : www . sam . gov . All future information about this acquisition , including amendments , awards and cancellations will also be distributed through this site . Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up - to - date information about this solicitationAll responsible sources may submit a quotation , as appropriate , which will be considered by the Bureau of Prisons . Awards with total valueoverthe Micro Purchase Threshold of $ 15 , 000 will be awarded with a Firm - Fixed Price ( FFP ) Purchase Order . Awards with total valueunderthe Micro Purchase Threshold of $ 15 , 000 will be awarded with a Firm - Fixed Price ( FFP ) Government Purchase Card transaction from the local food services department . Any subsequent award will require acceptance in the form of a signature by the contractor 48 hours after the signed purchase order has been delivered to the contractor . Subsistence is a vital part of the orderly running of the operation of a Federal Prison . In accordance with FAR12 . 201 - 1 ( b ), this contracting officer has determined this acquisition appropriate to require acceptance in writing .“ System updates may lag policy updates . The System for Award Management ( SAM ) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations . Examples include :• 52 . 222 - 25 , Affirmative Action Compliance , and • 52 . 212 - 3 , Offeror Representations and Certifications — Commercial Products and Commercial Services , paragraph ( d ). Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements . Entities are not required to , nor are they able to , update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM .” FCI SchuylkillDELIVERY SCHEDULE – Requirement : KosherFCI SchuylkillFood Service Department requires delivery of all products within30 days after receipt of order ( ARO ). Deliveries must be made between the hours of7 : 00 am and 2 : 00 pm EST . Federal holiday deliveries will not be accepted . Delivery schedules will be strictly enforced . Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as nonconformance to the terms of the contract . All items will be closely inspected . All deliveries must be palletized , and in such a way that our product is easily accessible . Please note that we will not be downloading other products in order to access our own . If our product is not easily accessible and cannot easily be removed from the truck , the delivery will be subject to refusal . All boxes / cases and products shall be properly marked to indicate contents . Product not properly marked will be refused . All non - frozen , perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 40 degrees F . All shelf - stable food products shall not be frozen or refrigerated , and must be delivered above 40 degrees F . All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below . Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused . All certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher Symbol on individual packages , or the item will be refused . Receipt of delivery may be conditional for a period of three ( 3 ) days in order to allow for adequate examination and testing . Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specifications compliance . Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused . If the product is not accepted , in accordance with FAR 52 . 212 - 4 ( a ), “ The Government may requirerepair orreplacement of nonconforming suppliesor reperformance of nonconforming servicesat no increase in contract price .” Items which are conditionally received , and found to be unacceptable , must be picked up at the vendors ' expense within two ( 2 ) weeks of noncompliance notification . If the product is not picked up within two ( 2 ) weeks , it will be disposed of by warehouse staff . Items must meet specifications as indicated on the solicitation and award . All items will be closely inspected prior to acceptance . See FAR 52 . 212 - 4 ( a ) Inspection and Acceptance . https :// www . acquisition . gov / far / 52 . 212 - 4 ? searchTerms = 52 . 212 - 4Contractor failure to meet delivery schedules without an excusable delay and / or failure to conform to contract specifications will negatively affect the contractor ' s history of past performance . Past performance information may be used by the Government to make future award decisions and / or may result in a finding that the quoter is not responsible for the award of future requirements .

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