FCI TEXARKANA - KOSHER - 3rd Qtr FY2025
ID: 15B51525Q00000009Type: Solicitation
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI TEXARKANATEXARKANA, TX, 75501, USA

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Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

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FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking quotations for kosher food items for the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas, for the third quarter of FY2025. The procurement aims to fulfill specific dietary requirements, including various kosher meals and ingredients, adhering to detailed specifications and kosher certification standards. This contract is crucial for ensuring that dietary needs are met within the correctional facility while providing opportunities for small businesses, particularly those that are HUBZone or service-disabled veteran-owned. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by February 18, 2025, with the anticipated award date set for February 24, 2025. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Galo Morlet at gmorlet@bop.gov or Nicholas Zwermann at nzwermann@bop.gov.

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    The document comprises a solicitation for a government contract under the Federal Bureau of Prisons, specifically for providing kosher food products to be delivered to the FCI Texarkana. The primary aim is to acquire specific kosher food items, including sugar substitutes and various packaged meat meals, with a firm fixed price arrangement. The submission deadline for offers is set for February 18, 2025. The contract is open to small businesses, particularly those that are HUBZone or service-disabled veteran-owned, and emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Key components within the document detail item specifications, delivery timelines, and the importance of kosher certification. It includes stipulations regarding contract terms, payment methods, and performance expectations, highlighting both the necessity for timely delivery to avoid cancellation and the requirement for items to conform strictly to outlined specifications. The overarching purpose of this solicitation is to streamline the procurement of specialized food items for prison facilities, ensuring adherence to dietary and religious requirements while fostering opportunities for small businesses within federal contracting. The detailed structure facilitates compliance and clarity in the bidding process, inline with government contracting standards.
    This government document is a quote sheet for religious diet specifications, aimed at procuring kosher food items for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Texarkana for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025. The sheet outlines specific dietary requirements for various kosher meals, including a kosher sugar substitute, turkey cutlet meals, jelly, vegetable protein lasagna, chicken wing meals, meatball meals, and pasta with vegetable protein meat sauce. Each item must meet detailed specifications, such as exact measurements, ingredients, and packaging requirements, including kosher certification markings. The vendor must also be willing to accept government purchase cards for payment. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory; failure to do so will disqualify the bid. The document reflects the meticulous standards set by the National Food Service Association (NFSA) Chief Dietitian and indicates that one vendor will be awarded the contract for all items. The attention to detail in specifications underscores the commitment to meet specific dietary needs in institutional settings.
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for kosher items for the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas, for the third quarter of FY2025. The RFQ outlines required submission forms, including Standard Form 1449 and specific instructions for offerors. Participants must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to comply with regulations. Key evaluation criteria for quotes include Price and Past Performance, with greater emphasis on Price. Failure to meet delivery timelines will be regarded as non-compliance, potentially leading to contract cancellation. All submissions must be received via email by February 18, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST. A list of points of contact is provided for inquiries but should not be used for quote submissions. This RFQ aligns with the government's procurement objectives, ensuring they acquire the necessary kosher items while adhering to relevant regulations and standards.
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a solicitation (15B515245Q00000009) for providing Kosher food items for the 3rd quarter of FY2025, specifically from the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas. The contract type is Firm-Fixed Price, with evaluation factors focusing on Price and Past Performance, where Price is weighted more heavily. Offers will be awarded to a single responsible vendor whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the government. Potential vendors must submit their quotes electronically by February 18, 2025, and ensure compliance with FAR 52.212-3 requirements via www.sam.gov. Solicitation details will be posted on the Contract Opportunities section of that site. The anticipated award date is February 24, 2025. For inquiries, specific contacts in the contracting office are provided, with clear guidelines on communication for quotes. This solicitation reflects the government’s structured process for procurement and adherence to compliance in federal contracting practices.
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