FCI TEXARKANA 2nd Qtr FY2025 KOSHER
ID: 15B51525Q00000005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI TEXARKANATEXARKANA, TX, 75501, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8cd2fa75f54b40c9a2e5d8803f315949/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. 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 second quarter of Fiscal Year 2025. The procurement will be conducted under solicitation number 15B51525Q00000004, with a focus on providing specific kosher meal items that meet nutritional requirements and dietary needs for the incarcerated population. This opportunity emphasizes small business participation, as it is set aside entirely for small businesses, and requires compliance with strict delivery timelines and specifications. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 29, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, via email, with the anticipated award date set for December 2, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Galo Morlet at gmorlet@bop.gov or Nicholas Zwermann at nzwermann@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Galo Morlet
    9038384587 508
    gmorlet@bop.gov
    Nicholas Zwermann
    9038384587 334
    nzwermann@bop.gov
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    KOSHER - 2nd Qtr FY2025 15B51525Q00000004.pdf
    The document outlines a federal solicitation request (RFP) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of kosher food items, specifically for delivery to FCI Texarkana. The solicitation number 15B51525Q00000004 includes details such as a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 100% set aside for small businesses. The offer due date is set for November 29, 2024, with a specified delivery starting January 15, 2025. The document details various kosher meal items, including quantities, specifications, and nutritional requirements. The contract will utilize firm fixed pricing and requires submissions per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Additionally, it incorporates essential clauses concerning contract terms, conditions, security requirements, and information handling protocols, ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards. The successful bidder is expected to deliver a weekly shipment of specified kosher meals, highlighting the government’s attention to dietary needs and the importance of timely delivery. This solicitation exemplifies the government’s procurement processes while enforcing regulations aimed at maintaining quality and safety in food services for incarcerated populations.
    KOSHER - 2nd Qtr FY2025 Letter.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Kosher food items for the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas, for the second quarter of FY2025, under solicitation number 15B515245Q00000004. Interested vendors must complete and submit a Standard Form 1449 and adhere to the outlined instructions for offerors. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory, with a requirement to include a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in quotations. The government emphasizes compliance with specifications, stating that substitutions will not be accepted and payment will be through government purchase cards. Evaluation of offers will assess price as more heavily weighted than past performance, with a focus on delivery timelines and specification adherence. Quotes are due by November 29, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, submitted via email. The document provides contact information for key personnel involved in the procurement process, excluding them from receiving quotes directly.
    KOSHER - 2nd Qtr FY2025 Pre Solicitation Letter.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), intends to release a solicitation for Kosher food items for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025, designated as solicitation number 15B515245Q00000004. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 311991 and will utilize a Firm-Fixed Price contract structure, prioritizing Price over Past Performance in evaluations. Offers must conform to solicitation specifications to be considered advantageous for award, with penalties for non-compliance in delivery timelines. The solicitation will be available on November 13, 2024, on the General Services Opportunities website, with the deadline for quotes set for November 29, 2024. Vendors are required to complete their representations and certifications through SAM.gov. The anticipated award date is December 2, 2024. For further inquiries, contact information for designated contracting specialists is provided, though responses to the quote should be sent via email to a specific BOP address. This procurement process emphasizes compliance and competitive pricing within the government contracting framework.
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