FMC LEXINGTON FY25 3RD QUARTER- SUBSISTENCE
ID: 15B10925Q00000035Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFMC LEXINGTONLEXINGTON, KY, 40511, 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)
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified vendors to provide various kosher food items for the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, as part of the FY 2025 3rd Quarter budget. The procurement includes a range of products such as beverages, cereals, snacks, frozen meals, and meats, with a focus on kosher-certified items to meet dietary compliance for the incarcerated population. This initiative underscores the agency's commitment to providing balanced meals while adhering to religious dietary laws, reflecting its responsibility towards diverse demographics within institutional settings. Interested vendors must submit their price quotes by March 7, 2025, to the designated contract specialist, Heather Surber, at hsurber@bop.gov, ensuring compliance with the specified submission guidelines.

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    Heather Surber
    hsurber@bop.gov
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    The Lexington Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued RFQ# 15B10925Q00000035 for various kosher food items as part of the 3rd Quarter Budget for FY 2025. This request covers a range of products including beverages, cereals, snacks, frozen meals, and meats, focusing primarily on kosher-certified items. Each item specified outlines detailed requirements such as type, quantity, packaging, and kosher certification, indicating an emphasis on dietary compliance for the incarcerated population. Notable items include individual servings of kosher coffee, oatmeal, assorted jellies, and a variety of frozen meals such as chicken cacciatore and vegetarian lasagna. The document emphasizes clearly defined specifications to ensure high-quality, compliant products that meet federal and dietary standards. This procurement initiative illustrates the agency's commitment to providing balanced meals while adhering to religious dietary laws, thus reflecting the broader principles of governmental responsibility towards all demographics within institutional settings.
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a solicitation for various items to be delivered to the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. This solicitation package includes details necessary for vendors to submit their price quotes effectively. Quotations should adhere strictly to specified instructions concerning content, format, and submission, as non-compliance may result in rejection. The government intends to award contracts based on best value criteria, assessing quotes on price, past performance, and administrative costs. Vendors must provide quotes by the deadline of March 7, 2025, and ensure accuracy to two decimal points without imposing restrictions on award criteria. Additionally, quotes must be submitted via email to the designated contract specialist, Heather Surber, and include essential vendor details. This solicitation exemplifies standard procedure in government RFPs, aiming for transparency, competitive pricing, and compliance with procurement regulations.
    The document is a Contractor's Information Sheet, part of the federal procurement process, specifically for RFPs (Requests for Proposals). It requires essential information from contractors seeking to participate in government contracts. Key components to be filled out include the contractor's name, company name, address, email, phone number, and Unique Entity ID. This standardized form facilitates the collection of necessary details to assess potential contractors for government projects. It serves as an initial step in the contracting process, ensuring that the government can accurately identify and communicate with interested contractors while maintaining a record for compliance and administrative purposes. The structure consists of labeled fields for systematic input of contractor information, underscoring the importance of clarity and organization in government contracting procedures.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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