U.S. Department of Justice
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Kosher Food Service for a Federal Prison

U.S. Department of Justice
Updated May 29, 2026 · 19:50 UTC
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This is a Special Notice — informational only.

The agency posted this for awareness. It's not a solicitation, so you can't respond with a bid.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to provide kosher food service for a federal prison in Houston.

Key Details

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FDC Houston intends to solicit a 100% Small Business, firm-fixed-price supply contract directly to suppliers to procure subsistence (Perishable Prepared Food). The contract will be for a specific period of time, but the notice doesn't say how long. The Government will evaluate proposals based on price and other factors, but the notice doesn't say what those factors are. Proposals must be submitted via email to the contracting point of contact listed below.

What exactly do they need? The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to provide kosher food service for a federal prison in Houston. The contract will be for a specific period of time, but the notice doesn't say how long.

What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed-price supply contract for a specific period of time, but the notice doesn't say how long. The Government will evaluate proposals based on price and other factors, but the notice doesn't say what those factors are.

How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate proposals based on price and other factors, but the notice doesn't say what those factors are.

When and how do you bid? Proposals must be submitted via email to the contracting point of contact listed below.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the solicitation.
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.
  • Review the solicitation carefully before submitting a proposal.

Primary point of contact

Name
Daniel Cruz
Email
dcruz-ayala@bop.gov
Phone
(713) 229-4125

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