15B11825Q00000001 QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE (GENERAL ITEMS)
ID: 15B11825Q00000001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSUSP BIG SANDYINEZ, KY, 41224, 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/c3d6dfc60e2f4528afb53bdf6a6a6ddf/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking bids for the procurement of quarterly subsistence food items for the United States Penitentiary in Big Sandy, Kentucky. This solicitation, numbered 15B11825Q00000001, aims to acquire a variety of food products, including rice, pasta, meat, vegetables, and seasonings, to ensure adequate nutrition for inmates while adhering to strict health and quality standards. Timely delivery of these food supplies is critical to maintaining order within the facility, with bids due by September 11, 2024, and awards expected to be finalized between September 16 and 20, 2024. Interested vendors, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to contact Jacob Flanigan at BSY-Contracting-S@bop.gov for further details.

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    15B11825Q00000001 1st Qtr Food Service General Items Solicitation.pdf
    The document is a solicitation (RFP) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons regarding the procurement of food products for the USP Big Sandy facility. It outlines the specific items required, their quantities, and specifications, aiming to engage small businesses, particularly those classified as disadvantaged or veteran-owned. The solicitation is set for issuance on September 11, 2024, with bids due the same day by 16:00 ET. Important delivery dates for the food items span from October 1 to October 15, 2024. The listing of food supplies includes a variety of rice, pasta, meat products, vegetables, seasonings, and kosher offerings, indicating a substantial need for diverse food options. Terms of the procurement emphasize compliance with health standards and quality requirements, stipulating detailed product specifications to ensure satisfactory delivery. The document incorporates standard federal clauses and provisions, emphasizing contractor responsibilities, privacy requirements, and pertinent legal regulations. This RFP illustrates the federal government’s ongoing initiative to procure necessary goods while providing opportunities for eligible small businesses to participate in government contracting.
    15B11825Q00000001 1st QTR FS FY 25 PRE SOL.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a pre-solicitation notice for food service requirements at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy in Inez, Kentucky. The solicitation, numbered 15B11825Q00000001, invites bids for quarterly subsistence to be received between August 28 and September 11, 2024, with awards anticipated between September 16 and 20, 2024. This procurement is set aside for small businesses, classified under NAICS code 311999. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, technical acceptability, and past performance, aiming for the most advantageous bids. The agency emphasizes the critical nature of timely food deliveries to prevent disturbances within the prison, stressing that vendors must proactively communicate any delays. All information regarding the solicitation will be posted on the Government Point of Entry, and interested vendors must submit their offers electronically by the specified deadline. The letter underscores the importance of compliance with federal acquisition regulations, while reminding all potential bidders, including faith-based organizations, of their eligibility to compete for the contract.
    Cover Letter 1ST QTR FY 25 General ITEMS.rtf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a solicitation for subsistence items for the United States Penitentiary in Big Sandy, Kentucky, with the aim of obtaining price quotes from vendors by September 11, 2024. The government will evaluate submissions based on price, technical acceptability, and past performance, and reserves the right to make multiple awards based on the best value. Vendors must adhere strictly to item descriptions, avoid limiting conditions in their bids, and provide necessary information in the Standard Form 1449. The contract specialist, Jacob Flanigan, emphasizes the critical nature of timely food shipments to prevent potential unrest in the prison due to non-compliance or delays. Vendors are also reminded of their responsibilities regarding shipment delay notifications as outlined in Federal Acquisition Clause 52.212-4, which will affect their past performance evaluations. All awards are expected to be finalized around September 20, 2024, reinforcing the importance of maintaining operational supply chains within the prison system.
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