FOOD/DAIRY
ID: 140A2325Q0048Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotations for the provision of food and dairy products to Jeehdeez’a Elementary School in Pinon, Arizona. The procurement aims to ensure the delivery of essential food services, with a performance period set from February 12, 2025, to February 2, 2026, and a delivery deadline of February 12, 2026. This initiative is crucial for supporting the nutritional needs of students in the school, adhering to federal regulations and safety standards, particularly given the involvement of children. Interested contractors should contact Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek at michelle.nahlee@bie.edu for further details and to ensure compliance with the outlined requirements, including background checks and electronic invoicing protocols.

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    Nahlee-Marshalek, Michelle
    michelle.nahlee@bie.edu
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    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) for providing food and dairy products to Jeehdeez’a Elementary School in Pinon, Arizona, with a delivery deadline of February 12, 2026. The solicitation outlines the expected period of performance from February 12, 2025, to February 2, 2026, and specifies compliance with federal regulations regarding the acquisition of commercial products. The RFQ includes criteria for contractor selection, safety regulations, and health requirements, emphasizing the need for contractors to have appropriate background checks when working in a school environment due to the nature of the service involving children. The document details the expectations for service delivery, safety protocols, and requirements for electronic invoicing through the U.S. Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform (IPP). Additionally, it incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that govern contractor obligations, rights, and relations with government officials. This RFQ serves as a transparent means for the government to procure necessary products while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards. Overall, the document serves as a procedural guide to facilitate fair and regulated procurement for food services within the specified educational context.
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