FY 2025 - 1st Quarter - Certified Kosher Milk
ID: 15B50225Q00000008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCC BEAUMONTBEAUMONT, TX, 77705, USA

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1b6ebc16d7aa40f3b6525f5f422c6f7f/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking quotes for the procurement of certified Kosher Milk for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Beaumont, Texas. The contract requires the delivery of 615,385 individual 8-ounce servings of fresh, nonfat, skim, or fat-free kosher milk, which must be certified by recognized Orthodox kosher certification agencies and free from alcohol and forbidden substances. This procurement is critical for meeting dietary needs within the correctional facility and will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, ensuring a single-source supply with weekly delivery requirements. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including a signed Standard Form 1449 and a religious certification letter, by September 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CST, and can direct inquiries to Dillon Tydlacka at dtydlacka@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dillon Tydlacka
    dtydlacka@bop.gov
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    Kosher Milk Offer Letter.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking quotes for the acquisition of certified Kosher Milk for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Beaumont, Texas. This Request for Quotation (RFQ), numbered 15B50225Q00000008, outlines the requirements and submission guidelines for potential vendors. Quoters are instructed to submit a complete package that includes a signed Standard Form 1449, National/Kosher Menu Specifications Quote Sheets, and a religious certification letter, ensuring it is dated within the past 11 months. Failure to include the certification will render the bid unacceptable. The evaluation will consider both pricing and past performance, with the contracting officer as the sole authority for awarding the contract. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing rather than in person or by phone. The submission deadline is September 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CST, with specific instructions on mailing and email submissions provided. Vendors who fail to deliver after being awarded could be marked non-responsible, affecting their ability to bid on future contracts. Delivery of awarded items will occur weekly as scheduled with the Food Service Department at FCC Beaumont.
    Kosher Milk Specs - 15B50225Q00000008.docx
    The document outlines the specifications for a request for proposals (RFP) regarding the supply of certified kosher milk for FCC Beaumont in Fiscal Year 2025. It mandates that all offered items, specifically kosher milk, must be certified by recognized Orthodox kosher certification agencies from the U.S. or Canada. Quoters are required to provide a certification letter dated within the last 11 months. The kosher milk must not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, or any forbidden substances. The order specifies a need for 615,385 individual 8-ounce servings of fresh, nonfat, skim, or fat-free kosher milk, which may include plant-based alternatives, clearly marked with appropriate kosher certification. It stipulates that this procurement will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, ensuring single-source supply, with weekly delivery requirements. The document efficiently communicates the guidelines and requirements necessary for interested suppliers to submit their proposals.
    SF1449 Kosher Milk RFQ - 15B50225Q00000008.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for the procurement of Certified Kosher Milk by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, specifically for the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas. The solicitation, numbered 15B50225Q00000008, was issued on September 12, 2024, with quotes due by September 17, 2024. It specifies requirements for the submission of quotes, including necessary forms and certifications related to the product specifications and compliance with federal regulations. Contractors are informed that the delivery period is weekly until the completion of specified orders, with exact quantities required stipulated in the attached National Menu Specifications. The document emphasizes strict adherence to the outlined specifications, stating that substitutions will not be accepted, and non-compliant bids will be deemed non-responsive. Additional clauses detail contractor obligations regarding privacy, security, and record management, stressing compliance with pertinent federal laws, including the Privacy Act and security protocols. These measures ensure the safeguarding of personally identifiable information (PII) and the maintenance of robust cyber defenses throughout the duration of the contract. Contractors are expected to cooperate with federal oversight and provide necessary training and systems access to fulfill contract requirements efficiently.
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