FY25 Q4 Halal Solicitation
ID: 15B41125Q00000009Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI PEKINPEKIN, IL, 61554, 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/4779949bd99b4f8e8be3f44a891fb05b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking proposals for Certified Halal subsistence items for the Federal Correctional Institution in Pekin, Illinois, as part of its procurement process for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. Vendors are required to provide Halal-compliant meals that adhere to strict dietary specifications, ensuring that all items are free from pork, alcohol, and non-Halal ingredients, with specific packaging and delivery requirements outlined. This procurement is significant for maintaining dietary compliance for specific populations within the correctional facility, emphasizing the importance of food safety and quality. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by May 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, to the Contracting Officer, Hans Frei, via email at hfrei@bop.gov, with deliveries scheduled between June 30, 2025, and July 14, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hans Frei
    hfrei@bop.gov
    Files
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    15B41125Q00000009-s.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation (number 15B41125Q00000009) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for commercial products and services, specifically related to the delivery of halal food items. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, including those owned by service-disabled veterans and women. Key details include the offer due date of May 23, 2025, and a delivery window from June 30, 2025, to July 14, 2025. The contract stipulates a firm fixed price, with delivery to the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Pekin, Illinois. The document includes references to applicable clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), details about contractor privacy requirements, and the necessary representations and certifications required from offerors. Additionally, it addresses payment terms, stating that payments will be made by electronic funds transfer. Vendors must submit completed bid sheets and are encouraged to communicate with the contracting officer regarding any delivery extensions. This solicitation underscores the government’s commitment to engaging small businesses in federal procurements.
    4th QTR FY 25 Halal Cover Letter.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, issued a solicitation package for Certified Halal subsistence items for the Federal Correctional Institution in Pekin, IL, as part of the procurement process for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. Vendors are instructed to submit quotes that adhere to the provided guidelines, and all bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, including their Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number. Discussions about the quotations with government technical personnel are prohibited to maintain fairness. Quotes should be sent via email to the Contracting Officer, Hans Frei, and must be received by May 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST; late submissions will be dealt with per federal regulations. Queries can also be directed to the specified email. This solicitation underlines the federal government’s structured approach to procurement, ensuring compliance and equitable participation in government contracting.
    Q4FY25 Halal Religious Diet Specifications.xlsx
    The document outlines the specifications for Halal meals to be provided to the Federal Correctional Institution in Pekin for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2025. It emphasizes adherence to strict Religious Diet Specifications, including certification of Halal compliance for all meals, which must not contain any pork, alcohol, or non-Halal ingredients. The meals, ranging from fish fillets to chicken and turkey dishes, must have specified weights and components, including side items like rice and vegetables, all prepared according to Islamic law. Detailed packaging and delivery requirements are also specified, dictating how meals should be presented and stored. The document mandates compliance inspections upon delivery, asserting that any non-conforming items will be refused. Contractors are required to sign an acceptance or denial of the contract terms, highlighting the importance of maintaining high standards for food safety and dietary compliance for specific populations. This document serves as part of a government Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, aimed at ensuring efficient procurement of compliant food products for federal institutions.
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