JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
ID: 15B11923P00000062Type: Justification
AwardedMay 4, 2023
Award #:15B11923P00000062
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI GILMERGLENVILLE, WV, 26351, USA

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e48e575d32e54ba0a3da82fc7276b2e9/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Gilmer, is seeking to procure meals to feed the inmate population due to unforeseen circumstances, indicating an immediate need for food supplies. This procurement falls under the category of food, oils, and fats, with the associated PSC code being 8945. The urgency of this requirement highlights the critical nature of providing sustenance to inmates, ensuring their basic needs are met in a timely manner. Interested vendors can reach out to Christine Lindon at clindon@bop.gov or by phone at 859-255-6812 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christine Lindon
    (859) 255-6812
    clindon@bop.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    JOFOC - URGENT AND COMPELLING FOOD.pdf
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