4TH QTR - FY25 - KOSHER, HALAL, SUBSISTENCE - PETERSBURG
ID: 15B11425Q00000011Type: Solicitation
AwardedJun 6, 2025
AwardeeVARIOUS VENDORS Hopewell VA 23860 USA
Award #:15B11425Q00000011
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI PETERSBURGPETERSBURG, VA, 23804, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4dd03e6c9b8c4af5bf09eba6a44705f8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified small businesses to supply kosher and halal food products for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 at the Federal Correctional Complex in Petersburg, Virginia. The procurement includes a variety of meal options and grocery items that must comply with specific nutritional guidelines and labeling requirements to ensure they meet kosher or halal certifications. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to providing safe dietary options for inmate populations while promoting small business participation in federal contracts. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by May 22, 2025, with anticipated delivery of all items by July 15, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Adam McCarter at amccarter1@bop.gov or by phone at (804) 504-7200.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adam McCarter
    (804) 504-7200
    (804) 504-7227
    amccarter1@bop.gov
    ERIC GREEN
    (804) 504-7200
    (804) 504-7227
    e3green@bop.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    15B11425Q00000011 4TH QTR FY25 KOSHER HALAL SUBSISTENCE PETERSBURG.pdf
    The document outlines a government solicitation for supplying kosher and halal food products to the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025. It details a wide range of items required, including various meal options (such as fish fillets, chicken meals, and pasta) and grocery items (e.g., canned beans, rice, and condiments) with specific nutritional guidelines and compliance stipulations. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and includes a requirement for product labeling to indicate kosher or halal certifications. The due date for offer submissions is May 22, 2025, with expected delivery for all items by July 15, 2025. The document adheres to federal regulations and includes references to relevant acquisition clauses. Emphasis is placed on the quality and composition of food items, ensuring they meet dietary standards and regulations governing prison offerings. Overall, this RFP highlights the government's commitment to providing safe, certified dietary options for inmate populations while promoting small business participation in federal contracts.
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