The document details a solicitation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for food supply needs at FCI Manchester for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. It specifies a Request for Quote (RFQ) for various types of meat products, providing comprehensive requirements regarding quality, labeling, and packaging. Items include beef patties, ground beef, chicken leg quarters, chicken patties, boneless chicken, fish products, hot dogs, Italian sausage, pork roast, and turkey roast. The document emphasizes the necessity for compliance with USDA standards and specifies that products must be fresh, properly labeled, and free from certain additives or conditions. The deadline for submitting quotes is set for February 21, 2025. This solicitation aims to procure food items that meet stringent quality guidelines for federal institutions, reflecting the government’s commitment to serving nutritious meals within correctional facilities.
The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for meat items to be supplied quarterly to the Federal Correctional Institution in Manchester, Kentucky. The performance period for this procurement spans from April 1 to June 30, 2025. Quotations are due by February 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and must be submitted electronically to the provided email address, referencing the solicitation number.
Offerors must ensure compliance with federal regulations, including maintaining active registration in the SAM.GOV database. Quotations need to adhere to specified formatting and units of issue, as deviations may result in disqualification. Payment will be processed based on the total awarded amount, and offerors are reminded to complete necessary representations and certifications as outlined in FAR requirements. The solicitation emphasizes the rejection of bids that do not meet the requested specifications, underlining the importance of adhering strictly to the outlined criteria. This procurement process aims to secure provisions essential for the institution's food service operations.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to solicit bids for quarterly meat items for the Federal Correctional Institution in Manchester, Kentucky. This solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business set-aside, with the corresponding NAICS code 311612. Delivery is set to start on April 1st, 2025, at the institution's address. The government may award single or multiple contracts based on the best value and past performance, which will be assessed through factors such as price, quality, and administrative costs. The solicitation is expected to be available around February 10th, 2025, via the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities website. Interested bidders must ensure they monitor this site for all updates related to the solicitation, which has a proposed quote submission date of February 21, 2025, and an award date of April 1, 2025. Questions regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via email. Additionally, Faith Based and Community Based Organizations are encouraged to submit bids.