3rd Quarter Meat Items FY 2025
ID: 15B50825Q00000018Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCC FORREST CITYFORREST CITY, AR, 72336, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/739501892b374ee39ab74875182246b2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified suppliers for the procurement of meat items for the Federal Correctional Complex in Forrest City, Arkansas, for the 3rd Quarter of FY 2025. The solicitation includes a variety of meat products such as ground beef, beef patties, roast beef, chicken, and fish, with specific quality standards and packaging requirements that must comply with USDA regulations. This procurement is crucial for maintaining food supply standards within the correctional facility and supports small business participation through a total small business set-aside. Interested contractors must submit their quotations by February 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and should direct their responses to Contract Specialist Essie M. Burton at eburton@bop.gov or by phone at 870-494-4230.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Essie Burton
    (870) 494-4230
    (870) 494-4495
    eburton@bop.gov
    Latina Barden
    (870) 494-4235
    (870) 494-4495
    lbarden@bop.gov
    Files
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    Food Service Cover Letter.docx
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons issued a solicitation package for the procurement of meat items for the Federal Correctional Complex in Forrest City, Arkansas, for the 3rd Quarter of FY 2025. Interested contractors must submit their quotations by February 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time. All responses should include the contractor's Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), CAGE, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) numbers as verified by the SAM government database. The government plans to award multiple fixed-price contracts based on the lowest price compliant with the solicitation requirements. Quotes are to be directed to the Contract Specialist, Essie M. Burton, at the specified address, with strict adherence to submission guidelines to avoid disqualification. The document underscores the central role of the Contracting Officer in obligating public funds for any awarded contracts.
    Q00000018-Meat Items.pdf
    The document is a solicitation for commercial products and services related to meat supplies for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, specifically FCC Forrest City. It outlines the requirements for various meat products, including ground beef, beef patties, roast beef, chicken, and fish, detailing quality standards, packaging specifications, and compliance with USDA regulations. The solicitation seeks suppliers to deliver specified quantities of these products by a set deadline, with explicit instructions for product labeling and appearance. Key clauses include contractor obligations regarding privacy, data management, and compliance with federal information security standards. The document emphasizes the need for contractors to safeguard sensitive information and adhere to strict procurement guidelines, ensuring that all deliveries meet quality and safety regulations. This solicitation aims to procure necessary food supplies efficiently while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and supporting small business participation. It addresses all aspects of the procurement process, from solicitation submission to delivery and contract compliance.
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