1st QTR FY25 Halal/Kosher Items FCI Otisville
ID: 15B211124Q00000007AType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI OTISVILLEOTISVILLE, NY, 10963, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f8e6bf11a1464d7b81cb456ebe643ade/view
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    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking quotations for the procurement of Kosher and Halal food items for the Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville, New York. This solicitation, identified as 15B21124Q00000007A, aims to fulfill specific dietary requirements for federal facilities, including various kosher food products such as fish fillets, meat meals, and snacks, all adhering to necessary certifications. The contract is firm-fixed price with delivery required in October 2024, and interested suppliers must submit their quotes by September 11, 2024, to the primary contact, Daniel Sabo, at dsabo@bop.gov. Further details and updates regarding the solicitation will be available on the sam.gov website.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dan Sabo
    (845) 386-6799
    dsabo@bop.gov
    George Bodine
    (845) 386-6771
    gbodine@bop.gov
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    halal-kosher 1st qtr fy25.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, specifically for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Otisville, NY, issued on August 27, 2024. The RFQ solicits quotations for various kosher food products intended for federal facilities, detailing specific meal requirements, quantities, and specifications for items like kosher fish fillets, meat meals, pasta with vegetable protein, dairy options, and assorted snacks. Notably, several items must adhere to kosher certifications, and some meals also require halal certifications. Suppliers are instructed to provide quotes by September 11, 2024, without being bound to a formal contract unless awarded. Additionally, the document addresses contract clauses relating to compliance with federal tax and labor laws. The solicitations emphasize maintaining health and safety standards, including provisions for emergency preparedness that contractors must cater to during pandemics or other national emergencies. Overall, this RFQ reflects the government's commitment to providing specific dietary requirements in federal institutions while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and maintaining a robust supplier relationship for food services.
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