What this opportunity is
The Department of Justice is seeking a total small business set-aside for the provision of certified halal meals for FCI Beckley in West Virginia, as outlined in a combined synopsis/solicitation notice. The meals include various options such as fish fillet, beans and franks, chicken wings, chicken cacciatore, and chicken chow mein, all adhering to specific halal dietary requirements. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in food production that can meet the strict specifications, and interested vendors should track the notice for further bidding details.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
HALAL MEALS SPECIFICATIONS July 2024
Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter:
FCI Beckley FY 26 4th
Unit of Units to Price Per
Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total
1 Certified Halal - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle fillet block pollock, whiting, flounder, cod, tilapia: or
other white fish flesh fillet (not Breaded)
- 2 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce
- 4 ounce-weight White Rice
- 4 ounce-weight Mature Lima Beans
EA
2 Certified Halal Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce Beef Franks or Cocktail Franks no artificial colors,
- 8 ounce-weight Vegetarian Beans w/Tomato Sauce
- 6 ounce-weight Diced Potatoes
- finished product of the Beef Frank may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat
binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients
statement on the product's label by its common name
EA
3 Certified Halal Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal consisting of:
- 5 ounce-weight Bone-in Chicken Wings
- 2 ounce-weight BBQ Sauce
- 5 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes
- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables
EA
4 Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal consisting of:
Chicken Cacciatore made from:
- 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat, (not from
mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed
35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)
- 4 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce
- 4 ounce-weight Diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 ounce-weight Mushrooms
- 1/2 ounce-weight diced Onion, Garlic, spices and vegetable oil
- 3 ounce-weight Pasta Macaroni
- 4 ounce-weight Sliced or Diced Carrots
EA
Failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted.
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HALAL MEALS SPECIFICATIONS July 2024
Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter:
FCI Beckley FY 26 4th
Unit of Units to Price Per
Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total
Failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted.
5 Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal consisting of:
Chicken Chow Mein entree made from:
- 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat (not from
mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed
35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)
- 6 ounce-weight Gravy thickened w/corn starch
- 1 ounce-weight Celery, Bell Pepper and Onion
- 2 ounce-weight Green Beans
- 3.5 ounce-weight White Rice
- 3.5 ounce-weight Sweet Peas and Carrots
EA
6 Certified Halal Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight Turkey Cutlet made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically
de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including
no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)
- 2 ounce-weight Gravy
- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes
- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables
EA
7 Certified Halal Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight Meatloaf (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added
ingredients)
- 2 ounce-weight Brown Gravy
- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes
- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables
- finished product of the Meatloaf may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders
and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients
statement on the product's label by its common name.
EA
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HALAL MEALS SPECIFICATIONS July 2024
Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter:
FCI Beckley FY 26 4th
Unit of Units to Price Per
Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total
Failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted.
8 Certified Halal Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight Cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20%
added ingredients)
- 2 ounce-weight Sweet Hawaiian Sauce
- 5 ounce-weight Cooked White Rice
- 4 ounce-weight Green Beans
EA
9 Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20%
added ingredients ;)
- 5 ounce-weight Spaghetti Pasta
- 3 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce
- 8 ounce-weight Sweet Peas
- finished product of the Meatball may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders
and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients
statement on the product's label by its common name.
EA
10 Certified Halal - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
- 1 ounce cheese
- 3 ounce Potatoes
EA
11 Certified Halal - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce
- 3 ounce Potatoes
EA
12 Certified Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), Frozen, 4 Ounce multiple slice portion,
(Shelf Stable may be 1-4 oz slice) Wrapped in Sealed Plastic. *Each individual package must be
marked with the halal certification symbol.
EA 400
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.