FMC LEXINGTON 2ND QTR - FROZEN KOSHER & HALAL MEALS
ID: 15B10925Q00000033Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFMC LEXINGTONLEXINGTON, KY, 40511, USA

NAICS

Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412)

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/991737a42a5a4389b5314744779cc5f4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting proposals for the provision of frozen kosher and halal meals for the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. This procurement aims to secure compliant food services that meet specific dietary requirements, with deliveries scheduled from January 2 to January 17, 2025. The contract is set aside for small businesses and will be awarded based on best value criteria, including price, past performance, and quality. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, to the designated contacts, Dawn Hadden and Heather Surber, via email or mail, ensuring compliance with all solicitation requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dawn Hadden
    dhadden@bop.gov
    Heather Surber
    hsurber@bop.gov
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    Cover_Letter_-Kosher-Halal.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a solicitation for food items to be delivered to the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. The communication outlines the requirements for potential offerors, including the necessity to complete and submit Standard Form (SF) 1449 along with other documentation. The government indicates its right to make single or multiple awards based on the best value assessment, which will include evaluations of price, past performance, and quality among other factors. Offerors are instructed to submit their quotes for specified items only, without altering item descriptions or unit of issue. All submissions must be returned by 2:00 PM on December 6, 2024, either by mail or email to the designated contact person. The letter encourages bidders to clarify any questions about the solicitation. The purpose of this document aligns with typical government RFP processes aimed at sourcing necessary goods while ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations.
    KOSHER-HALAL - SF1449.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Solicitation Number 15B10925Q00000033) for the provision of frozen kosher and halal meals for the facility in Lexington, KY. The solicitation indicates that it is set aside for small businesses and outlines specific meal requirements, including various types of halal and kosher entrees. Weekly deliveries are mandated, focusing on specific meal types that must adhere to halal and kosher certification standards. Key details include information on the proposal submission deadline of December 6, 2024, and contact details for inquiries with Dawn Hadden as the contracting officer. The contract emphasizes compliance with specific clauses regarding security and privacy, requiring contractors to protect sensitive Department of Justice information and promptly report any security incidents. Furthermore, the document consists of multiple sections including a commodity/services schedule, contract clauses, and provisions, all crucial for guiding bidding entities. Overall, this solicitation aims to ensure the Federal Bureau of Prisons receives compliant food services while safeguarding sensitive information throughout the contracting process.
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