HALAL FOOD ITEMS
ID: 15B41824Q00000005Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSUSP TERRE HAUTETERRE HAUTE, IN, 47802, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5309108140f94c88bb466b8e17c7d234/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the USP Terre Haute, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide quarterly certified halal food items under solicitation number 15B41824Q00000005. The procurement requires a variety of halal-certified meal items, including fish fillets, chicken wings, and turkey cutlets, with specific quantities outlined in the solicitation. This initiative is crucial for meeting the dietary needs of inmates while adhering to regulatory standards for food service. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by September 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM, and can direct inquiries to Scott Ballinger at sballinger@bop.gov. The contract will be awarded based on best value, considering factors such as price, past performance, and quality.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Scott Ballinger
    (812) 244-4473
    sballinger@bop.gov
    Files
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    RFQ UPDATED.pdf
    The document is a solicitation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for certified halal meals, identified as solicitation number 15B41824Q00000005. It outlines a firm-fixed-price contract and is set aside specifically for small businesses, with a due date of offers on September 10, 2024. The document includes a detailed schedule of supplies, specifying various halal-certified meal items such as fish fillets, chicken wings, and turkey cutlets, with quantities and descriptions provided. Key clauses such as contract terms, conditions regarding inspection and acceptance, payment processes, warranties, and compliance with privacy and security regulations are detailed within the document. It establishes the government's rights regarding data ownership and requires contractors to adhere to strict privacy and information security standards, reflecting the heightened sensitivity surrounding government contract compliance. This solicitation reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring food service needs are met while adhering to regulations aimed at maintaining supply integrity and protecting sensitive information throughout the contract lifecycle.
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    HALAL FOOD ITEMS
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