Fresh Produce - FY 2025 - January 28 - March 14
ID: 15B50225Q00000037Type: 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

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/31344981299f4e52a75f3acb25f33a12/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking proposals for the procurement of fresh produce for the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas, covering the period from January 28 to March 14, 2025. Vendors are required to adhere to specific menu specifications, including quality grades and packaging requirements for a variety of fruits and vegetables, with compliance being crucial for bid eligibility. This procurement is significant as it ensures the provision of high-quality food products to meet the dietary needs of the correctional facility. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 21, 2025, using the Standard Form 1449, and should direct all inquiries to Contracting Officer Dillon Tydlacka at dtydlacka@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dillon Tydlacka
    dtydlacka@bop.gov
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    15B50225Q00000037.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) for fresh produce supply between January 28 and March 14, 2025. The RFP encourages participation from small businesses, set aside 100% for them, including HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Key elements include submission requirements, contract clauses, pricing details, and delivery conditions. Contractors must comply with privacy and security mandates, including rigorous training and safeguards around personally identifiable information (PII). They are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all DOJ Information and adhering to Federal IT security policies. Additionally, the document stipulates protocols for reporting security incidents and breaches, mirroring guidelines set in federal regulations. The proposal submission deadline is January 21, 2025, with specifics for quote submission and required contractor representations. It emphasizes the importance of precise compliance with national menu specifications and procurement procedures. This solicitation exemplifies the government's commitment to engaging small business participation while ensuring strict adherence to security and operational standards in procurement processes.
    Fresh Produce Letter.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of fresh produce at the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas, for the period of January 28 to March 14, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their quotes using the Standard Form 1449 and the National/Kosher Menu Specifications Quote Sheets, ensuring that pricing and descriptions are typed on the quote sheets rather than the form itself. All communications related to the RFQ should be directed in writing to the Contracting Officer, Dillon Tydlacka, as verbal inquiries will not be answered. Quotations must be submitted by January 21, 2025, and must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number as registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for award eligibility. The selection will be based on price and past performance, with a single award anticipated. Delivery schedules will be arranged weekly with food service personnel. Failure to fulfill the contract obligations will lead to the contractor being labeled non-responsible and banned from future bids. Overall, this RFQ outlines the necessary steps for vendors to submit competitive quotes for a government contract while emphasizing compliance and communication protocols.
    Produce Quotation Sheet - 15B50225Q00000037.docx
    The document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of fresh produce for the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas, for fiscal year 2025, covering the period from January 28 to March 14, 2025. It outlines specific menu specifications that bidders must adhere to, indicating that failure to comply will disqualify their bids. The RFP details a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, and multiple types of lettuce, specifying quality grades, sizes, case weights, and packaging requirements. Each item is listed with its unit of issue, the quantity required, and a note that specifies the origin of the products, permitting foreign items only if not restricted otherwise. Additionally, it emphasizes a single award process for fresh produce, requiring weekly deliveries and suggesting estimated quantities for bidding purposes. The document reflects the government's commitment to sourcing high-quality food products while ensuring compliance with established specifications to meet institutional needs. Compliance with these guidelines is crucial for suppliers aiming to participate in this procurement process.
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