FCI LA TUNA FY25 Q3 -VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS
ID: 15B51025Q00000025Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI LA TUNAANTHONY, TX, 79821, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI La Tuna, is soliciting bids for various food items as part of a procurement initiative set for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The Request for Quote (RFQ) outlines the need for a range of food products, including dry beans, pasta, canned vegetables, spices, and condiments, all of which must meet federal quality standards and be delivered between April 1-15, 2025. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the dietary needs of the incarcerated population and is exclusively set aside for small businesses, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting small business participation in federal contracting. Interested vendors must submit their bids by February 28, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Ana Oaxaca at aoaxaca@bop.gov or by phone at 915-791-9708.

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    This government document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for various food items intended for delivery to the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI La Tuna in Anthony, TX. The solicitation was issued on February 18, 2025, with bids due by February 28, 2025. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with specifications ranging from dry beans, pasta, canned vegetables, to various spices and condiments, all adhering to specific federal quality standards. Each item listed includes details such as quantity, unit type, and expected delivery timeframe between April 1-15, 2025. The document includes terms for contract administration, including inspection, acceptance, and invoicing procedures, reflecting standard federal contracting language. It emphasizes compliance with National Menu Specifications and outlines consequences for non-compliance. The structure consists of a cover sheet, a detailed commodity services schedule, contract clauses, and additional provisions to ensure clarity and adherence to federal requirements, ultimately serving to facilitate the procurement process for institutional food supplies safely and effectively.
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