HALAL REQUIREMENT 2ND QTR FY 2025
ID: 15B31725Q00000003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI BENNETTSVILLEBENNETTSVILLE, SC, 29512, USA

NAICS

Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412)

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/ac1903792f1f4b3995a814836ec728cd/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Bennettsville, South Carolina, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Halal food products for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The procurement involves a firm-fixed price contract for quarterly Halal meals, which must comply with specific dietary laws and standards, including certification from a recognized agency. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring that dietary needs are met for individuals requiring Halal meals within the correctional facility. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and can direct inquiries to Eric Clyburn at eclyburn@bop.gov or by phone at 843-454-8225. The anticipated award date is December 20, 2024, with an effective contract start date of January 1, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eric Clyburn
    (843) 454-8225
    eclyburn@bop.gov
    Files
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    15B31725Q00000003 2nd Qtr FY25 Halal Solicitation.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for commercial products and services, specifically for Halal products for FCI Bennettsville during the FY 2025 2nd Quarter. The solicitation is designated as unrestricted yet fully set aside for small businesses, including categories like HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. Key deadlines include the solicitation issue date of November 6, 2024, and a due date for offers by November 29, 2024. The file details pertinent terms and conditions no later than November 2024, emphasizing compliance with various regulations and clauses such as those requiring security for Federal information systems and privacy requirements. Contractors must follow rigorous standards for safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring that all services comply with federal cybersecurity mandates. Additional contract clauses address potential breaches of information security, monitoring, and remediating risks while mandating thorough training for employees handling sensitive data. This solicitation reflects the government's push for secure and compliant operations within contracted services, highlighting the importance of security practices in the Federal procurement process.
    Halal Specifications-2nd Qtr-FY25.pdf
    The document outlines the specifications for certified Halal meals to be provided to FCI Bennettsville in FY25, 2nd Quarter. It details 12 meal options, including fish fillet, chicken wings, and various meat dishes, each with specific ingredients, weight requirements, and preparation standards. Compliance with Halal dietary laws is emphasized, requiring products to be free from pork, alcohol, and non-Halal additives, and to have certification from a recognized agency. Delivery requirements are strictly outlined, demanding that non-frozen foods be kept at specific temperatures, and all meals must be clearly marked with Halal certification. The contractor must sign an acknowledgment of acceptance for the bid items, adhering to the government's purchasing guidelines. The document emphasizes that failure to meet these specifications will lead to non-acceptance of the meals, reflecting the government’s commitment to maintaining rigorous standards in food provision for those requiring Halal diets.
    Solicitation Letter 2nd Qtr 25 Halal.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a solicitation package for the procurement of Halal items for the 2nd quarter of fiscal year 2025. This package includes all essential information needed for vendors to submit their quotes. Offerors must adhere strictly to the provided instructions and are reminded that registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory, along with including their Unique Entity ID in the submission. Any deviations from the specified items or submission guidelines could lead to rejection of the quotes. The deadline for submissions is November 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with submissions accepted only via the specified email or hand-delivery to the Contracting Office. Eric Clyburn is the point of contact for any inquiries regarding the solicitation. This document underscores the importance of compliance with federal contracting regulations and precise adherence to guidelines for potential offerors seeking to engage with the federal government.
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