Kosher Requirement - FY25 3rd Quarter - FDC SeaTac
ID: 15B61125Q00000010Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFDC SEATACSEATTLE, WA, 98198, 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/0f34ee1231da49b48fef5ca56e422a45/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FDC SeaTac, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide kosher food products for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The procurement includes a variety of meals such as fish fillet, chicken wings, meatloaf, and vegetarian options, all of which must meet strict kosher certification and dietary guidelines, with quantities ranging from 84 to 420 units per item. This contract is crucial for ensuring that the dietary needs of inmates are met while adhering to the rigorous standards required by the Department of Justice. Interested vendors must submit their offers by March 12, 2025, with the performance period set from April 1 to June 30, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact the Contracting Office at Set-Contracting-S@bop.gov or reach out to Elizabeth Kramer at ekramer@bop.gov or by phone at 206-870-5797.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Contracting Office
    Set-Contracting-S@bop.gov
    Elizabeth Kramer
    (206) 870-5797
    ekramer@bop.gov
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    RFQ 15B61125Q00000010.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for kosher food products, specifically meals required for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The solicitation number is 15B61125Q00000010, with offers due by March 12, 2025. The varied meals include fish fillet, chicken wings, meatloaf, and vegetarian options, among others, with quantities ranging from 84 to 420 units per item. Each item must adhere to strict kosher certification and dietary guidelines. The performance period for the contract is set from April 1 to June 30, 2025, with specific delivery dates outlined. The document also incorporates legal contract language regarding invoice processing, indemnity provisions, and privacy requirements, all of which ensure compliance with federal regulations. The solicitation is set aside entirely for small businesses, promoting equitable opportunities in federal contracts. It emphasizes the importance of proper food sourcing to meet the dietary needs of inmates while adhering to rigorous standards and regulations required by the Department of Justice.
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