Certified Kosher Instant Milk Packets
ID: 15B50225Q00000067Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCC BEAUMONTBEAUMONT, TX, 77705, 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/3da3ee147f56487e95af2959a85aa56c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide certified kosher instant milk packets for the Federal Correctional Institution in Beaumont, Texas. The procurement involves a total order of 450,000 individual serving packets, which must be certified by a recognized Orthodox Kosher agency and delivered by August 22, 2025, with a submission deadline for bids set for August 7, 2025. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to meeting the dietary needs of the inmate population while adhering to strict procurement regulations and ensuring compliance with federal laws. Interested vendors can direct inquiries to Dillon Tydlacka at dtydlacka@bop.gov or Celeste Valderas at cvalderas@bop.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dillon Tydlacka
    dtydlacka@bop.gov
    Celeste Valderas
    cvalderas@bop.gov
    Files
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    Kosher Instant Milk Offer Letter.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for certified kosher instant milk for the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas. The solicitation package provides essential guidelines for submitting quotes, emphasizing the need for compliance with registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Quotations must include a Standard Form 1449, a valid kosher certification dated within 11 months, and National/Kosher Menu Specifications Quote Sheets, without extraneous details on the primary form. All communications must be directed in writing to the Contracting Officer, with strict submission deadlines and requirements for delivery. Quotes must be submitted by August 7, 2025. The awarded contractor must ensure timely delivery by August 22, 2025, and failure to deliver may lead to disqualification from future bids. This RFQ represents the government’s effort to procure kosher dietary items, ensuring compliance with specific dietary laws for the inmate population, while also maintaining a rigorous procurement process.
    Kosher Instant Milk Specs 15B50225Q00000067.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) targeting certified Kosher and Halal diet items for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCC) Beaumont for the fiscal year 2025. It specifies that all food items must be certified by a recognized Orthodox Kosher agency from the U.S. or Canada, including specific organizations like OU and OK. Bidders must provide a certification letter within 11 months of the quote date. The Kosher items listed must not contain certain substances such as alcohol or emulsifiers. The primary item requested is Kosher Instant Milk, with a total order of 450,000 individual serving packets, each clearly marked with the kosher certification. The expected delivery of the awarded items is by August 22, 2025, potentially allowing for up to two deliveries. The submission emphasizes adherence to dietary restrictions and proper certifications, demonstrating the government's commitment to fulfilling religious dietary needs in institutional settings.
    RFQ 15B50225Q00000067.pdf
    The document is a federal solicitation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of Kosher Instant Milk for FY 2025, specifically the 4th Quarter. The RFP identifies the solicitation number (15B50225Q00000067), outlines the eligibility criteria for bidders focusing on small businesses, and sets the response deadline for bids on August 7, 2025. The attached schedules and clauses, including important government regulations (like FAR clauses), detail payment arrangements, contractor responsibilities, and privacy requirements, particularly for handling sensitive personal information. The document emphasizes the obligations contractors have regarding data protection, including immediate reporting of any security incidents and proper management of government records. It also underscores the need for compliance with various federal laws regarding information technology and contractor obligations during national emergencies. This solicitation illustrates the government's commitment to maintaining safety, compliance, and continuity of operations in public service procurement, while ensuring the protection of sensitive information.
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    Certified Kosher Instant Milk Packets
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