FCI GRE - FY27 QTR 2 SUBSISTENCE - HALAL MENU
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FCI GREENVILLE · Response deadline: Wed, 18 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Greenville, part of the Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting bids for halal meal subsistence services for Fiscal Year 2027, Quarter 2. This is a food service contract requiring prepared meals that comply with Islamic dietary laws, to be served to inmates at the Greenville, Illinois federal prison facility.
NAICS 311999 covers "All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing"—a catch-all classification for specialty food preparation that doesn't fit into more specific categories like bakeries or meat processing. Halal meal production falls here due to its specialized religious compliance requirements alongside standard commercial food preparation.
The Bureau of Prisons operates facilities nationwide and contracts extensively for inmate feeding programs, which must accommodate diverse dietary requirements including religious accommodations. Halal certification requires adherence to specific slaughtering practices, absence of pork and alcohol products, and often involves third-party verification of compliance standards.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Justice, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FCI Greenville |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 1214714 |
| NAICS | 311999 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time |
| Place of performance | Greenville, IL |
Who can bid
This opportunity is solely restricted to small businesses under the total small business set-aside. Your business must qualify as small under the NAICS 311999 size standard—typically 1,000 employees for manufacturing, though see the solicitation to confirm the specific standard applied.
To compete, your firm needs:
- Valid SAM.gov registration (active and not expired)
- Small business certification verified in your SAM profile
- Capability to produce halal-compliant meals, which implies either internal halal certification or a documented relationship with a certified halal supplier/producer
- Experience with large-scale institutional food service preferred, particularly corrections or similarly regulated environments
No specific socioeconomic preferences (HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB) are indicated in the metadata. If you hold third-party halal certification from recognized bodies (ISNA, Halal Food Council USA, etc.), highlight this prominently.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify halal compliance documentation. Bureau of Prisons contracts require traceable halal supply chains. Gather your certification letters, supplier affidavits, and any USDA or state agriculture inspection records. If you subcontract halal slaughter or preparation, obtain written commitment letters now.
Analyze the delivery schedule. FY27 Q2 covers January–March 2027. Institutional food contracts typically specify delivery frequencies (often daily or multiple times weekly), storage requirements, and contingency plans for supply disruptions. See the solicitation for exact volume estimates and service days.
Price for institutional scale with religious compliance premium. Halal proteins generally cost 15–30% more than conventional equivalents. Build realistic commodity costs into your pricing model, but remain competitive against other small businesses with similar sourcing advantages.
Address security requirements. BOP food suppliers must comply with facility access protocols, driver background checks, and vehicle inspection procedures. Detail your security-clearance process for delivery personnel.
Demonstrate nutritional compliance. Federal prison meals must meet nutritional guidelines; halal menus must equivalently satisfy these standards. Reference your dietitian review process or consultant relationships.
Past performance matters. Cite comparable institutional halal or religious-dietary contracts, even at state prisons, hospitals, or school districts. BOP procurement officials heavily weight relevant experience.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number 1214714 or searching the title "FCI GRE - FY27 QTR 2 SUBSISTENCE - HALAL MENU"
- Confirm your SAM registration is active through at least the award period
- Note the deadline: November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM CT—late submissions are generally non-negotiable in federal procurement
- Download all attachments including specifications, pricing sheets, and any halal compliance addenda
Given the specialized nature of halal institutional food service, the eligible bidder pool may be limited—creating opportunity for qualified small businesses with existing certification infrastructure.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →