FY25 1ST QTR CERTIFIED
ID: 15B41725Q00000003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI MILANMILAN, MI, 48160, USA

NAICS

All Other Food ManufacturingT (31199)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4d904ab198c643acadc7f4bd032b7314/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting bids for the procurement of various food items that comply with kosher and halal dietary requirements for delivery to the Federal Correctional Institution in Milan, Michigan. The procurement emphasizes small business participation, with a 100% set-aside for eligible small entities, and includes specific quantities and descriptions of food supplies such as kosher margarine, coffee, sardines, and halal meals. Bids must be submitted via email by September 12, 2024, with a firm fixed price arrangement, and the entire order is required to be delivered by October 21, 2024. Interested vendors can contact C. Dennis at c1dennis@bop.gov or A. Weaver at A1WEAVER@BOP.GOV for further information.

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    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of various food items compliant with kosher and halal dietary requirements, intended for delivery to the Federal Correctional Institution in Milan, MI. The RFQ indicates an emphasis on small businesses, with a 100% set-aside for these entities under specified classifications. The solicitation specifies the required quantities, unit prices, and descriptions of specific food supplies, including kosher margarine, coffee, sardines, and various halal meals. The acquiring agency stipulated that bids must be submitted via email by September 12, 2024, with a firm fixed price arrangement and a total delivery deadline of October 21, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on price and past performance. Additionally, the document incorporates relevant federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses, ensuring compliance with privacy and contractor responsibilities. Overall, the outline highlights the government's goal of sourcing responsible suppliers who adhere to dietary needs while fostering participation from small businesses in government contracting opportunities, demonstrating a commitment to diversity and compliance in federal procurement processes.
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