1st QTR FY25 Subsistence FCI Otisville
ID: 15B21124Q00000004AType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI OTISVILLEOTISVILLE, NY, 10963, 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/83d0cdbcda7c41ba9728eabc2514f413/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide a variety of food items for the Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville, New York, under solicitation number 15B21124Q00000004A. The procurement includes over 90 different food products, such as beans, rice, pasta, canned goods, sauces, spices, meats, and dairy, all of which must meet specific nutritional standards and packaging requirements. This acquisition is crucial for maintaining the dietary needs of inmates and ensuring compliance with federal dietary regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 11, 2024, with the solicitation expected to be available on August 30, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Daniel Sabo at dsabo@bop.gov or call 845-386-6799.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dan Sabo
    (845) 386-6799
    dsabo@bop.gov
    George Bodine
    (845) 386-6771
    gbodine@bop.gov
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    Main subsistence 1st qtr fy25.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of a wide variety of food items to support the dietary needs of inmates. Dated August 30, 2024, the RFQ specifies over 90 different food products, including various types of beans, rice, pasta, canned goods, sauces, spices, meats, and dairy products. Each item includes detailed specifications such as required grades, packaging types, and quantities, reflecting the government's commitment to nutritional standards and product specifications. Quoters are tasked with providing unit prices and total costs, and the RFQ emphasizes that responses should reach the issuing office by the specified deadline. There's a clear indication that this RFQ is not set aside for small businesses, and all products must be domestically sourced unless noted otherwise. The document emphasizes that unit prices are critical for each item listed—most of which fall under the Federal Supply Classification—enabling the Bureau of Prisons to maintain a sufficient inventory of quality food products. This RFQ serves as a crucial mechanism for federal agencies to procure essential supplies in compliance with dietary regulations while promoting transparency and competition among suppliers.
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