1st QTR FY 27 Halal RFQ

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCI Pekin, IL) is seeking quotations for a one‑time, firm‑fixed‑price delivery of certified Halal subsistence meals for the first quarter of FY 27. The solicitation is an RFQ; no formal solicitation document will be issued beyond this notice. Vendors must be registered in SAM, submit a completed RFQ packet by the deadline, and deliver all items FOB Destination to the prison’s food‑service warehouse between 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. CST on 19‑30 Oct 2026. Evaluation will consider price, product quality, and past performance; the government may award multiple contracts or none for specific line items. • Scope: 9 Halal menu items (e.g., sole filet, beef goulash, roasted chicken, cheese omelet, etc.) with total quantities ranging from 72 to 504 units. • Delivery window: 19 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026, 7:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. CST, to 2600 S. Second St., Pekin, IL 61554. • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, single‑source award possible, with optional multiple awards. • Submission deadline: 21 Aug 2026 03:00 p.m. CT via email to [email protected] (quotes must be valid 60 days). • Mandatory SAM registration and representation certifications required. • Payment: EFT or Government Purchase Card; vendors must provide banking info. • Small‑business set‑aside: 100 % WOSB (Women‑Owned Small Business). • Key contact: Hans Frei, Contracting Officer (309‑346‑8588).