MNA 3Q FY 2025 Frozen Foods
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Marianna issued an award notice for frozen food procurement on March 12, 2025, under solicitation number 15B30825Q00000005. The contract was awarded to multiple vendors, including North Star Imports, Matts Trading, JNS Foods, and eight other food suppliers, covering 17 line items with unit prices ranging from $0.039 to $2.85. The procurement is for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 and involves supplying frozen food products to the Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, with various vendors securing different line items at competitive pricing. The award was designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, indicating opportunities for smaller businesses in federal contracting.
15B30825Q00000005 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Marianna
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3/12/25, 2:19 PM MNA 3Q FY 2025 Frozen Foods
The Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, Florida intends to issue a solicitation for frozen and refrigerated foods for the 3rd quarter of FY 2025. The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons will be procuring these food products through a firm-fixed price contract with delivery required on or before April 17, 2025. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and prepared to submit their best offer initially, as the government may award the contract without subsequent discussions. The evaluation criteria will focus on past performance and price, with the government reserving the right to make single or multiple awards to the most advantageous offeror(s). All solicitation details and future amendments will be exclusively distributed through the U.S. General Services Administration's website at https://beta.sam.gov, with the solicitation becoming available on February 7, 2025, and responses due by February 27, 2025.
The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this contract opportunity. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) will be used for payments on orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, while government purchase cards will handle smaller transactions. The specific NAICS code for this procurement is 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), and the product service code is 8945 (Food, Oils and Fats). Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are explicitly invited to submit quotes equally with other eligible organizations. Contractors are warned that no specification substitutions will be accepted, and failure to comply with item specifications will result in disqualification. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the solicitation suggests a structured procurement process focused on delivering frozen foods to the federal correctional facility.
15B30825Q00000005 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Marianna
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2/6/25, 3:34 PM MNA 3Q FY 2025 Frozen Foods
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, Florida is soliciting quotes for frozen and refrigerated foods for the third quarter of FY 2025. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 15B30825Q00000005 covers 17 line items including ground beef patties, ground beef, beef roasts, chicken products, fish fillets, hot dogs, pastries, tortillas, french fries, pizza, and other food items. Quotes must be submitted via email in PDF format by February 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM Central Time to kstewart1@bop.gov, with all vendors required to be registered in the SAM database. The evaluation will be weighted 60% on past performance and 40% on price, with the government reserving the right to make single or multiple awards to responsible offerors. Technical questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, with no phone or in-person inquiries permitted.
The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311991 with a size standard of 700 employees. Delivery is required to FCI Marianna located at 3625 FCI Road, Marianna, FL 32446, with delivery hours restricted to 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. All merchandise must be shipped on pallets, and partial shipments will not be accepted unless specifically requested for line items. The contract includes NET 30 payment terms, and vendors must strictly comply with provided specifications with no substitutions accepted. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement is for quarterly frozen food requirements for the federal correctional institution, suggesting a potentially significant but limited-scope contract for the selected vendor(s).
15B30825Q00000005 Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Marianna
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2/7/25, 9:20 AM