KOSHER FOOD ITEMS
ID: 15B41824Q00000004AType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSUSP TERRE HAUTETERRE HAUTE, IN, 47802, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ef9757711d5c4fc493ea6a867d93411a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the USP Terre Haute, is seeking quotes for the procurement of kosher food items for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. This solicitation, identified by number 15B41824Q00000004, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999, emphasizing the need for various kosher meals, including fish fillets, chicken wings, turkey cutlets, and vegetable protein meals, all compliant with strict dietary guidelines and kosher certification. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by September 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with all submissions evaluated based on price, past performance, and quality, among other factors. For further inquiries, contact Scott Ballinger at sballinger@bop.gov or by phone at 812-244-4473.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Scott Ballinger
    (812) 244-4473
    sballinger@bop.gov
    Files
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    RFQ UPDATED.pdf
    The document serves as a solicitation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of kosher food items for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, with a solicitation number of 15B41824Q00000004. It outlines an acquisition aimed at ensuring availability and delivery of various kosher meals, earmarked primarily for small businesses, with specific considerations for HubZone and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises under NAICS code 311999. The provided schedule lists detailed descriptions of meal components across multiple items, including fish fillets, chicken wings, turkey cutlets, and vegetable protein meals, along with their respective quantities needed. The procurement emphasizes compliance with strict dietary guidelines and kosher certification. Contract terms and conditions reference necessary legal frameworks, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), ensuring contractors fulfill obligations regarding delivery, pricing, and compliance with privacy and security standards, particularly related to handling sensitive information. The document comprises structured clauses and attachments regarding contract clauses, government records management, and information security. Overall, this solicitation indicates the federal government's commitment to meeting specific dietary needs while fostering small business participation and maintaining compliance with federal regulations in procurement processes.
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    KOSHER FOOD ITEMS
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