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FCI-GRE-FY27 QTR 2 SUBSISTENCE - KOSHER 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 Bureau of Prisons, through FCI Greenville (Federal Correctional Institution Greenville), is soliciting for kosher menu subsistence items for its FY27 Second Quarter. This is a recurring foodservice procurement typical of federal prison operations, where institutions contract for specialized dietary provisions to meet religious accommodation requirements.

Kosher food procurement in correctional settings generally involves meals prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary law (kashrut), including supervision requirements, approved ingredient sourcing, and often sealed packaging from certified facilities. The specific menu items, quantities, delivery schedules, and certification standards are see the solicitation.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for small businesses exclusively under a total small business set-aside. To compete, your firm must:

• Qualify as a small business under NAICS 311999 (current size standard: 1,000 employees)
• Be registered and active in SAM.gov with the correct NAICS code
• Meet any applicable federal prison vendor security requirements (background checks, facility access protocols)
• Have or obtain kosher certification acceptable to the contracting agency—typically from a recognized Orthodox rabbinical authority
• Demonstrate capability to deliver to a secured correctional facility in Greenville, Illinois

Businesses with prior federal prison foodservice experience, kosher supply chain relationships, or existing USDA/FDA compliance infrastructure may have operational advantages.

How to put together a competitive bid

Focus your proposal on reliability, compliance documentation, and cost discipline:

Certification and documentation: Obtain and submit current kosher supervision letters (hechsher), supply chain verifications, and any rabbinical council approvals. Prison food contracts often require ongoing certification maintenance—address how you'll sustain compliance.

Security and logistics: Detail your delivery protocols for a medium-security federal correctional institution. This typically includes driver background clearance procedures, vehicle inspection compliance, specific delivery windows, and contingency plans for schedule disruptions.

Pricing strategy: Subsistence contracts frequently evaluate on lowest responsible bidder criteria. Structure pricing to account for kosher premium costs—specialized slaughter, supervision, and packaging—while remaining competitive. Clarify whether pricing should be per-meal, per-case, or another unit; see the solicitation.

Past performance: Reference comparable institutional kosher contracts, state corrections work, or large-volume religious dietary programs. Federal agencies prioritize demonstrated reliability in food safety and on-time delivery.

Quality assurance: Describe temperature controls, shelf-life management, recall procedures, and substitution protocols that maintain kosher integrity throughout the contract period.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 1214710 to obtain the complete statement of work, delivery requirements, pricing structure, and kosher certification specifications
2. Verify your SAM registration includes NAICS 311999 and your business profile reflects current small business status
3. Note the deadline: Responses are due November 18, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time—allow buffer time for SAM.gov technical processing if applicable
4. Contact FCI Greenville contracting staff through SAM.gov if clarification is needed on certification requirements or facility access procedures

View the official notice on SAM.gov →