FY25 2ND QTR MEAT REQUIREMENT FCI MANCHESTER
ID: 15B11025Q00000003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI MANCHESTERMANCHESTER, KY, 40962, USA

NAICS

Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide quarterly meat supplies for the Federal Correctional Institution in Manchester, Kentucky. The procurement includes a variety of meat products such as beef patties, ground beef, chicken leg quarters, chicken patties, and fish fillets, with strict adherence to USDA quality standards and specifications. This contract is significant for ensuring the provision of high-quality food products to the institution while promoting participation from small businesses, particularly those that are HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by November 22, 2024, with the solicitation expected to be available on November 8, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Andre Cawood at akcawood@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andre Cawood
    akcawood@bop.gov
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    This document outlines a federal solicitation issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the procurement of various meat products, including beef patties, ground beef, chicken leg quarters, chicken patties, and fish fillets, among others. The solicitation number is 15B11025Q00000003, with bids due by November 22, 2024. The contract aims to serve a requirement of 100% set aside for small businesses, specifically targeting HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses. Each item includes detailed specifications, including quantity, unit price, packaging, and quality standards mandated by USDA guidelines. For example, ground beef must not contain more than 20% fat and must be freshly processed. The stipulations ensure that only high-quality, properly labeled food products will be accepted upon delivery. The solicitation includes a clear evaluation criterion based on price and past performance, emphasizing the need for responsible vendors. The document is structured in several sections including a checklist of supplies/services, contract clauses, and provisions, although certain sections remain intentionally blank. This federal solicitation emphasizes the government's intent to procure quality food products while supporting small business participation in government contracts.
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of meat products for the Federal Correctional Institution in Manchester, Kentucky. The performance period for the contract will be from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, with orders placed by Food Services staff throughout this timeframe. All quotations must be submitted by November 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and must adhere strictly to the specified units of issue and specifications outlined in the solicitation package. To qualify, offerors must have an active registration in the SAM database and provide their Universal Entity Number (UEI) with their submission. Payments for awards below $10,000 will be made through government purchase cards, while those above this amount will use electronic funds transfers after issuing purchase orders. Offerors are also required to complete annual representations and certifications as part of their submission process. Questions should be directed to the designated contracting officer via email. Overall, this RFQ reflects the Bureau's process for acquiring essential subsistence products while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Institute in Manchester, Kentucky, is planning to issue a solicitation for quarterly meat item supplies, set aside exclusively for small businesses. The NAICS code is 311612, and delivery is expected to begin on January 1, 2025. The solicitation will be available on or around November 8, 2024, on the General Services Administration’s Federal Business Opportunities website, where all updates will be posted. Quotes will be accepted until November 22, 2024, with criteria for award based on best value, assessing price, past performance, quality, and administrative costs. Completed offers can be mailed to the institution or emailed to the listed contact. Additionally, faith-based and community-based organizations are encouraged to participate equally. The anticipated award date aligns with the initial delivery date of January 1, 2025.
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