The Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking vendors to supply subsistence and fresh meat for the Federal Correctional Institution in Pekin, Illinois, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The procurement involves a firm-fixed price contract for various food items, with delivery scheduled between October 21 and November 1, 2024, and strict adherence to specifications regarding product quality and compliance with federal regulations. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by September 13, 2024, and ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, with all submissions directed to the Contracting Officer, Gary Kurtz, at Gkurtz@bop.gov. The government emphasizes the importance of quality and timely delivery, with evaluations based on price, product quality, and past performance.