MNA 2Q FY 2025 Certified Halal Foods
ID: 15B30825Q00000002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI MARIANNAMARIANNA, FL, 32446, 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/0487e68cc3ae4fbca7df8bed25c134ee/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Nov 29, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting bids for the provision of certified Halal foods for the Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, Florida, under solicitation number 15B30825Q00000002. The procurement aims to secure a variety of Halal-compliant meals, including beef franks, chicken cacciatore, fish fillets, and meatloaf, with strict adherence to ingredient requirements and federal regulations. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to sourcing specialized dietary food products while promoting opportunities for small businesses through a total small business set-aside. Interested contractors must submit their quotations in PDF format by November 29, 2024, at 4:00 PM CT, and can direct inquiries to Kenneth Stewart at kstewart1@bop.gov or by phone at 850-526-6358.

Point(s) of Contact
Kenneth Stewart
(850) 526-6358
(850) 526-6349
kstewart1@bop.gov
Files
Title
Posted
15B30825Q00000002 Halal.pdf
Nov 12, 2024, 4:04 PM UTC
The federal solicitation 15B30825Q00000002 seeks offers for the provision of certified Halal foods to the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Marianna, FL. Issued on 05/10/2024, the solicitation is open exclusively to small businesses and is due by 11/29/2024 at 4:00 PM CT. The offerings include a diverse range of meals such as beef franks, chicken cacciatore, fish fillets, and meatloaf, with specific ingredient requirements to ensure Halal compliance. Key sections of the document outline contract terms and conditions, addressing inspection, acceptance, and pricing methods. The contract emphasizes compliance with several federal regulations and standards concerning security, privacy requirements, and proper handling of sensitive information. Additional clauses mandate the contractor's responsibility for delivery logistics and compliance with quality standards throughout the delivery process. This solicitation showcases the government's initiative to source specific dietary food products, while adhering to federal contracting regulations and ensuring opportunities for small and diverse businesses in fulfilling federal requirements.
COVERLETTER-HALAL.pdf
Nov 12, 2024, 4:04 PM UTC
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is soliciting bids through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 15B30825Q00000002 for the provision of Halal food at the Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, Florida. Prospective contractors must submit complete and compliant quotations as evaluators will only assess the information provided. The selection will be based on past performance and pricing. A letter of kosher certification is required with bids, and substitutions will not be accepted. All contractors must be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) and complete annual certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Communications regarding the RFQ should be directed in writing to the Contracting Officer via email, with quotes accepted in PDF format only. The Contracting Officer is the exclusive authority for any commitments related to this procurement. This RFQ reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to procure essential services within established legal and procedural frameworks, ensuring transparency, compliance, and quality in federal contracts.
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