1st QTR FY25 Subsistence Food Subsistence for MDC LOS ANGELES
ID: 15B60624Q00000005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSMDC LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES, CA, 90012, USA

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5ed5f787f89b488e9b0f898d2b20c982/view
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    The Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking quotations for subsistence food supplies for the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles as part of the 1st Quarter Food Bid for fiscal year 2025. The procurement includes a variety of food items such as beef, poultry, fish, canned vegetables, dairy, seasonings, and condiments, with strict specifications regarding quality, labeling, and freshness. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the provision of healthy meals within the correctional system while adhering to federal procurement regulations. Interested small businesses must submit their bids by September 30, 2024, and can contact Julia Porter at j2porter@bop.gov for further information, with the anticipated award date set between October 1-5, 2024.

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    15B60624Q00000005 RFQ 1st QTR FY25 MDCLA PDFRetriever (8).pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation (15B60624Q00000005) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for subsistence supplies, specifically food products, to be delivered to the MDC Los Angeles. The procurement is set for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, with submissions due by September 30, 2024. The solicitation emphasizes specific criteria regarding food quality, labeling, and freshness—products must have a legible expiration date at least six months past the delivery date and must be properly labeled without dented cans. Key items requested include various types of beef, poultry, fish, canned vegetables, dairy, seasonings, and condiments with detailed specifications for each product type. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, including HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. It incorporates several government regulations, including FAR clauses, to ensure compliance with federal procurement practices. The document serves as a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) aimed at sourcing high-quality food items for federal facilities, reflecting the government's commitment to providing healthy meals within the correctional system while adhering to strict procurement regulations.
    1ST QTR FY25 Cover Letter - Copy.docx
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking quotations for food items as part of the 1st Quarter Food Bid for the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles, due by a specified deadline. Contractors must comply with FAR Clause 52.212-4, ensuring they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) or DUNS number in their bids. Quotations must adhere exactly to listed specifications, and include a contact number and email for award notifications. The evaluation of quotations will consider delivery ability per specifications, past performance history, and cost/price, with emphasis on meeting specifications for delivery during specified dates. Deliveries must conform to strict temperature requirements for perishables and frozen goods, and must be appropriately palletized. Items that do not meet specifications will be refused, and any non-compliant products must be picked up at the vendor’s expense. Overall, the document outlines the requirements for participating contractors in the bidding process while emphasizing compliance, quality standards, and a structured delivery schedule.
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