3rd Qtr. Produce FY25 FPC Montgomery
ID: 15B31125Q00000009Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFPC MONTGOMERYMONTGOMERY, AL, 36112, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming (111998)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af2c7c495b9b40e2a6a51f2e7ea01403/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking bids for the procurement of fresh produce to be delivered to the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Montgomery, Alabama. The solicitation outlines the need for various fresh fruits and vegetables, including apples, bananas, oranges, broccoli, cabbage, and carrots, with specific quality standards, quantities, and delivery schedules detailed in the Request for Quote (RFQ). This procurement is essential for maintaining food standards and ensuring quality provisions for correctional facilities, with a strong emphasis on small business participation, including set-asides for HubZone and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Interested suppliers must submit their offers by February 27, 2025, with deliveries scheduled to commence on April 15, 2025; for inquiries, they can contact J. Ferguson at jmferguson@bop.gov.

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    J. Ferguson
    jmferguson@bop.gov
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    15B31125Q00000009.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of fresh produce to be delivered to FPC Montgomery, Alabama. The solicitation seeks bids for various fresh fruits and vegetables, detailing specific quality standards, quantities, and delivery schedules. The items requested include apples, bananas, oranges, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and other produce, each with precise specifications regarding size, count, and condition. Bidders must deliver their offers by February 27, 2025, with supplies scheduled for delivery commencing April 15, 2025. The RFQ emphasizes small business participation, including set-asides for various categories such as HubZone and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The document includes no significant contract clauses or attachments, maintaining a straightforward structure with the primary focus on supplying agricultural products for federal operations. Compliance with federal acquisition regulations is implied, and interested suppliers are directed to contact a designated Food Services Administrator for detailed specifications and inquiries. The procurement's purpose aligns with the government's objective to maintain food standards and ensure quality provisions for correctional facilities.
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