3RD QTR - FY25 - KOSHER, SUBSISTENCE
ID: 15B11425Q00000004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI PETERSBURGPETERSBURG, VA, 23804, USA

NAICS

All Other Food Manufacturing (31199)

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/ea693ab6f98b482392bf4ceabf4c9e30/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of kosher meals and subsistence products for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines specific requirements for a variety of kosher-certified food items, including potato chips, margarine, condiments, and canned beans, with a focus on ensuring compliance with dietary accommodations within federal facilities. This procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses, emphasizing the government's commitment to promoting small business participation while adhering to federal regulations regarding packaging, labeling, and delivery schedules, which require products to be delivered between April 1 and July 31, 2025. Interested vendors can contact Adam McCarter at amccarter1@bop.gov or 804-504-7200 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adam McCarter
    (804) 504-7200
    (804) 504-7227
    amccarter1@bop.gov
    ERIC GREEN
    (804) 504-7200
    (804) 504-7227
    e3green@bop.gov
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    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of kosher meals and subsistence products for fiscal year 2025. The solicitation outlines specific requirements for various food items, including kosher-certified potato chips, margarine, condiments, and canned beans, among others. The proposal is set aside entirely for small businesses, with strict guidelines governing packaging, labeling, and delivery schedules, indicating that products must be delivered from April 1 to July 31, 2025. The RFP incorporates several contract clauses, including provisions on payment methods, whistleblower protections, and the contractor's obligations concerning nonconforming items and counterfeit reporting. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of timely payments to subcontractors, especially those that are small businesses. Overall, this procurement initiative signifies the government's commitment to providing dietary accommodations within its facilities, promoting small business participation, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations throughout the acquisition process. The document's structure includes sections for the background of the acquisition, detailed specifications for goods, contract clauses, and compliance requirements, all vital for vendors interested in submitting proposals.
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