2nd Qtr. Kosher FPC Montgomery
ID: 15B31125Q00000003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

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/826531c6f2164fe08390425e7fe2c7e5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking proposals from small businesses for the procurement of kosher and halal food products for the Federal Prison Camp in Montgomery, Alabama. This solicitation, numbered 15B31125Q00000003, aims to provide various food service products that meet the dietary needs of incarcerated individuals, emphasizing the importance of ethical dietary accommodations within correctional facilities. Interested suppliers must ensure strict adherence to kosher certification standards and deliver the required items by January 15, 2025, with proposals due by November 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact J. Ferguson at jmferguson@bop.gov.

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    J. Ferguson
    jmferguson@bop.gov
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    15B31125Q00000003.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for food products specifically catering to the dietary needs of incarcerated individuals at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, particularly those requiring kosher or halal certified meals. The solicitation, numbered 15B31125Q00000003, was issued on November 5, 2024, with proposals due by November 20, 2024. It is aimed at small businesses, including those owned by service-disabled veterans and women. The schedule details a range of kosher and halal products required, including individual servings of margarine, dressing, various meal types (including vegetarian and meat options), and packaged snacks, all requiring strict adherence to kosher certification standards. Suppliers are expected to provide the items by January 15, 2025, with each package requiring clear kosher or halal labeling. The purpose of this solicitation reflects the federal commitment to accommodate diverse dietary requirements within correctional facilities, emphasizing an ethical approach to prisoner welfare. This procurement process underscores the government’s engagement with small businesses to enhance its supply chain for essential services.
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