The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Beaumont, is seeking proposals for the procurement of rice for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025. The contract requires the supply of 80,000 pounds of U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain, Parboiled Light rice, packaged in 50 lb. sealed bags, adhering strictly to the National Menu Specifications to ensure quality and standardization in nutritional offerings across federal institutions. Interested small businesses, particularly those that are HUBZone or service-disabled veteran-owned, must submit their quotes by September 25, 2024, with delivery expected by October 18, 2024. For further inquiries, potential quoters can contact Dillon Tydlacka at dtydlacka@bop.gov.