FCI BASTROP - Q2 FY25 – DAIRY
ID: 15B50125Q00000004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI BASTROPBASTROP, TX, 78602, USA

NAICS

All Other Food ManufacturingT (31199)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide various dairy products for Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Bastrop in Texas. The procurement includes items such as cheddar cheese, margarine, mozzarella cheese, non-fat dry milk, parmesan cheese, liquid eggs, and butter, all of which must meet specific quality, packaging, and regulatory compliance standards. These dairy products are essential for the institution's food supply, ensuring nutritional needs are met for the inmate population. Bids must be submitted through the Unison Marketplace by December 6, 2024, with delivery expected within 30 days of order acceptance. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;
    18779333243
    marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com
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    The document outlines a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for dairy products under Buy #1189621, initiated by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons at FCI Bastrop. The solicitation focuses on sourcing various dairy items, including cheddar cheese, margarine, mozzarella cheese, non-fat dry milk, parmesan cheese, liquid eggs, and butter, with specific quality, packaging, and regulatory compliance requirements. Bids are to be submitted via the Unison Marketplace platform, where vendors may manually enter bid information or use a provided Excel template. The bidding process emphasizes the importance of meeting technical specifications, pricing inclusions for all line items, and the necessity of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Awards will be based on a tradeoff contracting method, considering price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. The solicitation is a small business set-aside, indicating that only qualified small businesses are eligible to bid. The deadline for submissions is December 6, 2024, with a delivery timeframe of 30 days post-order acceptance. This document serves as a critical guideline for vendors in the competitive government procurement process for essential food supplies.
    The document outlines a solicitation from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons for supplies related to subsistence at FCI Bastrop for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Buy #1189622). The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with responses due by December 6, 2024. The government is seeking bids for various food items, including dry beans, canned vegetables, spices, and pasta, with specified quantities and quality standards. Bidders must conform to the performance specifications or may offer alternative products, clearly documenting their submissions. The award will be based on a tradeoff method, considering price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Shipping is to be free on board to the designated facility, and bidders must comply with SAM registration requirements. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of accurate documentation, bidding instructions, and adherence to standards to ensure the evaluation and acceptance of bids. This procurement reflects a structured approach to meet the dietary needs of the facility while promoting small business participation in government contracting.
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