Dehydrated Food Waste By-Product
ID: 15B41326QSST00001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSUS

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315)

PSC

DRIERS, DEHYDRATORS, AND ANHYDRATORS (4440)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d45ab1c79903439c912d569a77e2c6f3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Sandstone in Minnesota, is seeking a compost manufacturer or similar entity to recycle dehydrated food waste produced from their operations. The objective is to find a company that can utilize the nutrient-rich by-product, which resembles dry coffee grounds, for composting or agricultural purposes, and to establish a contract for the sale of this product. This initiative is significant as it promotes sustainable practices by repurposing food waste, thereby benefiting commercial farming and gardening. Interested vendors should contact Charles Dailey at cdailey@bop.gov or call 202-598-6044 for further details regarding the procurement process and requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charles Dailey
    (202) 598-6044
    cdailey@bop.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Dehydrated material Lab results.pdf
    Lifecycle
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    Type
    Dehydrated Food Waste By-Product
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