FCI Aliceville 1st Quarter FY25 Meat & Subsistence
ID: 15B31824Q00000022Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI ALICEVILLEALICEVILLE, AL, 35442, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/497822272846417892f816ba2108895a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Aliceville, is seeking quotations for Meat & Subsistence products for the first quarter of FY25. The procurement includes a variety of food items, with an emphasis on certified halal and kosher options, and requires compliance with strict delivery schedules and temperature controls for perishable goods. This initiative is crucial for meeting the dietary needs of inmates while promoting opportunities for small businesses, as the solicitation is set aside for total small business participation. Interested vendors must submit their bids via email by September 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. CST, and ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, providing their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) for consideration. For further inquiries, potential quoters can contact LaTasha Windham at lwindham@bop.gov or 205-373-5081.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LaTasha Windham
    (205) 373-5081
    (205) 373-5089
    lwindham@bop.gov
    LaRanda Nicholson
    (205) 373-5085
    (205) 373-5089
    lnicholson@bop.gov
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    15B31824Q00000022 1QFY24 Meat and Subsistence.pdf
    The document is a federal solicitation for food supply contracts with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, specifically FCI Aliceville, requiring delivery of certified halal and kosher food items. Issued on August 20, 2024, proposals are due by September 10, 2024. The procurement is unrestricted but has small business set-aside provisions. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for various meals, such as fish, meatloaf, chicken, and other protein sources, along with a wide range of canned vegetables, grains, and condiments. The delivery date for the first quarter of FY25 is set for October 22, 2024, with strict fill-or-kill provisions for undelivered items. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 311991, with a 500-employee size standard. The document is structured with a cover page, detailed schedule of supplies/services, contract clauses, and appendices for specifications and requirements. This solicitation underscores the government’s commitment to providing specific dietary needs within correctional facilities while promoting opportunities for small businesses in the supply chain.
    1st QTR FY25 Meat cover letter.pdf
    The Federal Correctional Institution in Aliceville, Alabama, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 15B31824Q00000022) for Meat & Subsistence products for the 4th Quarter of FY24. Quoters must complete and submit specific forms, including Standard Form 1449 and Representations and Certifications, and ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, providing their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Price and past performance are key evaluation factors, with price weighted more heavily. Deliveries must occur weekly on specific days, complying with strict temperature requirements for perishable items. A focus on environmental responsibility is emphasized by requesting only necessary pages in submissions. Furthermore, items related to religious diets must meet certification requirements from accepted Orthodox Kosher agencies, with detailed specifications provided for meal packaging, contents, and preparation. Quoters must submit their bids via email by September 10, 2024, by 2:00 p.m. CST, ensuring all specifications are met to avoid disqualification or product rejection. This RFQ underscores the government’s commitment to sourcing compliant and high-quality food products for correctional facilities while leveraging competitive pricing for procurement.
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