FY 2025 - 1st Quarter - Certified Kosher and Halal Items
ID: 15B50225Q00000009Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCC BEAUMONTBEAUMONT, TX, 77705, 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/53af5d03881642ef97f30aae2329a1e6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking quotes for Certified Kosher and Halal food items for the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas, for the first quarter of FY 2025. The procurement aims to provide meals that adhere to strict religious dietary laws, requiring all items to be certified by recognized agencies, with specific packaging and ingredient restrictions outlined in the solicitation documents. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that the dietary needs of the incarcerated population are met while maintaining compliance with federal regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 17, 2024, and ensure timely delivery of the awarded items by October 18, 2024; inquiries should be directed to Dillon Tydlacka at dtydlacka@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dillon Tydlacka
    dtydlacka@bop.gov
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    Kosher_Halal Items Offer Letter.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for acquiring Certified Kosher/Halal items for the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas. Potential quoters are required to follow specific instructions detailed in the solicitation package and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), providing their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm eligibility. Quoters must submit a completed Standard Form 1449 and specific quote sheets, including a recent letter of certification from a recognized religious authority. Communication regarding the RFQ must be made solely in writing to the designated Contracting Officer. Submissions are due by September 17, 2024, and should follow specified delivery protocols. The selected vendor must deliver the awarded items by October 18, 2024. Compliance with all requirements and timely delivery is critical, with failure to adhere potentially resulting in disqualification from future bids. This procurement aims to ensure availability of appropriate dietary options for the incarcerated population while maintaining adherence to religious dietary laws.
    Kosher_Halal Items Specs 15B50225Q00000009.docx
    The document outlines the Certified Religious Diet (Kosher/Halal) specifications for meal offerings at FCC Beaumont during the first quarter of FY 2025. It details strict requirements for food items that must be certified Kosher by recognized agencies or Halal by authorized certification bodies, ensuring adherence to religious dietary laws. For Kosher meals, specifics such as packaging, meal composition, and ingredient restrictions are provided. Meals must be packaged in non-metallic trays suitable for heating, with no room for substitutions in ingredient types or preparation methods. Each product must clearly display the Kosher certification symbol. Similarly, Halal meal requirements mandate the absence of pork, alcohol, and other prohibited substances, emphasizing the need for proper slaughtering methods as per Islamic law. The meals also require comparable packaging standards and labeling. The bid specification includes detailed descriptions of individual meal items and quantities, such as frozen fish fillet meals, meatloaf, and various types of packaged snacks, all requiring Kosher or Halal certifications. This document serves to guide suppliers in meeting the dietary needs of the institution's population, reflecting the federal and state commitments to provide diverse, inclusive meal options in correctional environments.
    SF1449 Kosher and Halal Items RFQ - 15B50225Q00000009.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) for commercial food products, specifically certified kosher and halal items, for FCC Beaumont, Texas. The solicitation number is 15B50225Q00000009, and offers are due by September 17, 2024. The acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses, and bidders must adhere to specific national menu specifications without substitutions. The contract emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including requirements for small business participation, privacy requirements, and security measures surrounding confidential government information. Vendors must submit sealed quotes along with proof of religious certification and UEI number to be considered for the award. Detailed clauses addressing delivery schedules, product acceptance, and potential penalties for non-compliance are included. Additionally, provisions for contractor accountability regarding security of information handled during the contract are stressed. The overall purpose is to ensure transparent procurement processes while supporting small business opportunities within the context of federal contracting for procurement of food services for correctional facilities.
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