FY 25 Qtr 3 Religious Diet
ID: 15B11725Q00000008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSUSP LEEJONESVILLE, VA, 24263, 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/96ea95618a3f4d8185c04af241d55da7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at USP Lee, is seeking qualified vendors to provide religious dietary items, including kosher and halal food products, for the period from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. This procurement aims to ensure that inmates receive culturally appropriate meals that comply with specific dietary requirements, reflecting the government's commitment to dietary regulations within correctional facilities. The contract is set aside for small businesses, with a particular emphasis on HUBZone, veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses, and will be evaluated based on past performance, technical capability, and pricing. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by March 6, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST, and can contact Jason Shuler at j1shuler@bop.gov or Jerry Johnson at j30johnson@bop.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jason Shuler
    j1shuler@bop.gov
    Jerry Johnson
    (276) 546-9008
    j30johnson@bop.gov
    Files
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    Modifcation Explained.docx
    The document outlines modifications to existing line items in a bidding process, indicating that only the altered items are displayed, while other line items remain open for bidding. It directs stakeholders to refer to the original document for comprehensive details on the remaining items included in the procurement process. This emphasizes the importance of adhering to the original specifications and instructions provided in the initial request for proposals (RFPs). The communication serves a practical purpose in government procurement, ensuring clarity and maintaining the integrity of the bid process by directing participants to manage their proposals accordingly.
    Religious Diet.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for the provision of religious dietary items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at USP Lee, from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. It emphasizes a firm fixed price contract for a variety of kosher and halal food products, detailing specifications for individual items, quantities, and certification requirements. The opportunity is unrestricted but fully set aside for small businesses, particularly encouraging participation from HUBZone small businesses and those owned by veterans and women. Key evaluation criteria for offers include past performance, technical capability, and price. The solicitation includes sections on contract clauses, submission instructions, and privacy requirements regarding compliance with Federal laws. Specific attention is given to the prohibition of using certain applications, as well as stringent guidelines for handling personally identifiable information. This solicitation reflects the government's commitment to provide culturally appropriate meals within correctional facilities, while ensuring participation from small businesses and adhering to regulatory requirements.
    Religious Diet - Modified.pdf
    This document is an amendment to the solicitation for supplying halal and kosher meal items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, specifically for USP Lee, covering the period from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. The key purpose of this amendment is to adjust the quantity of various defined meal items requested, with notable increases from 2,796 to 3,000 for several types, including Halal Beans & Franks, Halal Chicken Cacciatore, and various kosher meals. The contract encompasses a range of pre-packaged meals designed to meet specific dietary requirements, mandated to adhere to particular ingredient standards for compliance. The amendment emphasizes the importance of acknowledging receipt through specified methods, and its compliance with federal procurement guidelines, underscoring the significance of past performance, technical capacity, and pricing in the evaluation process. This initiative reflects the commitment to providing appropriate dietary options for inmates, aligning with federal standards and dietary regulations. The overall structure includes specific tables listing amended quantities and descriptions of supply items, alongside clauses addressing contractor obligations and acknowledgment processes. The detailed menu types ensure compliance with religious dietary laws and nutritional standards within correctional facilities.
    RFQ letter for Religious Diet items.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a solicitation package for the procurement of Religious Diet Items for United States Penitentiary Lee, Virginia, covering deliveries from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Interested vendors are invited to submit quotes by March 6, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST, following specific instructions in the solicitation package. Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) is mandatory. The government reserves the right to award contracts item-by-item or as a whole, emphasizing value, price, delivery, and past performance. This solicitation is small business-restricted, and updates will be posted on the SAM beta.GOV website. Quotes submitted after the deadline or to incorrect email addresses will not be considered. For inquiries, a contact number is provided within the solicitation. This process illustrates the federal commitment to transparent procurement practices while engaging small businesses in government contracting.
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