FCI Loretto, FY27 1st Qtr. Halal, Halal Cert. Required

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Loretto, intends to issue solicitation 15B0AT27Q20800003 for Quarterly Certified Halal Meals. In accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), this requirement is for food products delivered FOB Destination to Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Loretto, PA. The contract type is firm-fixed-price. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards to the responsible offeror(s) whose quote is most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors include price and past performance.

The solicitation will be available on or about August 12, 2026, and will be posted exclusively to https://sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for all updates and amendments. Bids must be received no later than August 20 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Please note that deliveries will begin October 5, 2026, and will not be accepted prior to that date.

Payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or via Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000.00 or less. Per FAR 52.212-3, all offerors must have an active registration and completed representations and certifications within the System for Award Management (SAM); the legacy ORCA system is no longer in use. Offerors must include a letter of Halal Certification with their bid for consideration. The point of contact for this solicitation is ADM FAO CO R. Woods. All inquiries must be submitted via email r3woods@bop.gov; phone inquiries will not be accepted.

Respectfully.

R. Woods, CO

OATS/ADM FAO Division

r3woods@bop.gov