FMC LEXINGTON 2ND QTR - INDIVIDUAL KOSHER FOODS
ID: 15B10925Q00000034Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFMC LEXINGTONLEXINGTON, KY, 40511, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/727d3f85615147ebbe356f345a063b17/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of individual kosher food items to be delivered to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Lexington, Kentucky, for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The solicitation, identified as 15B10925Q00000034, requires vendors to provide a variety of kosher subsistence items, including tuna fish, oatmeal, and peanut butter, with specific quantities and packaging requirements outlined in the associated documents. This procurement is crucial for meeting the dietary needs of inmates while adhering to federal regulations and security protocols. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, to the designated contacts, Dawn Hadden and Heather Surber, via email or mail, ensuring compliance with all submission requirements to avoid disqualification.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dawn Hadden
    dhadden@bop.gov
    Heather Surber
    hsurber@bop.gov
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    Cover_Letter_-Kosher Packaged.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a solicitation for various food items to be delivered to the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. This notice pertains to Request for Quotation (RFP) number 15B10925Q00000034, directing potential offerors to complete and submit the Standard Form 1449 along with their price quotes. The government aims to select one or multiple vendors based on best value criteria, which includes considerations such as price, past performance, and product quality. Offerors are instructed to strictly adhere to the item specifications and unit descriptions provided without alterations, as any changes may lead to rejection of their quotes. Quotes must be submitted by 2:00 PM on December 6, 2024, either by mail or email to the designated contract specialist. Inquiries regarding the solicitation are welcomed. This solicitation is part of the federal procurement process for acquiring necessary supplies, emphasizing compliance and clear communication to potential contractors.
    INDIVIDUAL KOSHER - SF1449.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of kosher subsistence items to be delivered weekly to FMC Lexington. It includes a detailed list of required items, such as kosher tuna fish, farina, vegetable juice, peanut butter, tartar sauce, oatmeal, mustard, beverages, coffee, margarine, sugar substitutes, and mayonnaise, specifying quantities and packaging requirements. The solicitation indicates set-asides for small businesses and includes relevant federal acquisition clauses, security provisions, and contractor responsibilities regarding the handling of sensitive information. The contract stipulates compliance with the Department of Justice's security policies and mandates thorough training on privacy and data handling for contractors, emphasizing the protection of personally identifiable information (PII). The contractor is required to report any confirmed security incidents immediately, ensuring DOJ access to necessary information systems for incident responses. Overall, the RFQ reflects the government's commitment to providing specific dietary needs for inmates while adhering to regulatory standards and security requirements during procurement processes.
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