Halal Requirement - FY25 3rd Quarter - FDC SeaTac
ID: 15B61125Q00000009Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFDC SEATACSEATTLE, WA, 98198, 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/5407f6fb8e7e4fb985b3def43d5863c5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FDC SeaTac, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide certified halal meals as part of a procurement initiative for the third quarter of FY25. The solicitation outlines the requirement for various halal meal options, including fish fillets, meat products, rice, and vegetables, to be delivered between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, adhering to strict halal certification regulations. This procurement underscores the government's commitment to accommodating dietary preferences within correctional facilities, ensuring the provision of quality meal options. Interested contractors must submit their bids by March 12, 2025, and can direct inquiries to the Contracting Office at Set-Contracting-S@bop.gov or Elizabeth Kramer at ekramer@bop.gov, with a secondary contact number of 206-870-5797.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Contracting Office
    Set-Contracting-S@bop.gov
    Elizabeth Kramer
    (206) 870-5797
    ekramer@bop.gov
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    RFQ 15B61125Q00000009.pdf
    This document serves as a solicitation by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of commercial food products, specifically certified halal meals, as detailed in solicitation number 15B61125Q00000009. It outlines the requirements for potential contractors to provide various halal meal options to be delivered between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025. Each meal specification includes components such as fish fillets, meat products, rice, and vegetables, adhering to strict regulations regarding halal certification. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and includes detailed contract clauses covering terms and conditions, payment processes, and compliance with federal privacy and records management requirements. Contractors are required to submit their bids by March 12, 2025, and must comply with the Prompt Payment Act, as well as other government regulations. This procurement highlights the government’s commitment to dietary preferences and the importance of providing quality meal options within correctional facilities.
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