COVER LETTER KOSHER FY27 2ND QTR.doc
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- Solicitation number
- 15BFTD27Q00000002
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This is a cover letter for a solicitation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix, for the acquisition of commercial kosher food items for inmate consumption. The solicitation number is 15BFTD27Q00000002, issued November 3, 2026.
The Government will award items by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror. All awarded vendors must be registered in the SAM System and accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as payment. Offerors are instructed to quote only on specified items without modifications to item descriptions or units of issue, and must not use limiting phrases such as "Minimum Award Amount" or "All or none." Quotes must be submitted in a self-calculating Excel format with company name and unit prices only. Required submission documents include the completed Standard Form 1449 (with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c signed), a Contractor Information Sheet, and the bid sheet in Excel format. All materials must be emailed to aaponteberrios@bop.gov with a copy to bvirgillo@bop.gov using the subject line "15BFTD27Q00000002" no later than November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Email is the only acceptable submission method, and failure to follow instructions may result in bid rejection. Offerors should note that certain bread items (hot dog, hamburger, and whole wheat) will be evaluated together for lowest price and will not be awarded separately to multiple vendors. Questions regarding quality, delivery, and standards should be directed to Mr. Ardoline at jardoline@bop.gov.
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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix, NJ
NOVEMEBER 03, 2026
Re: 15BFTD27Q00000002 (KOSHER)
Dear Offerors, Enclosed is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, New Jersey, Contracting Office, for the acquisition of commercial items for our facility. This package contains all necessary information for you to submit to the government your price quotes for these items for consumption of the inmate population housed at FCI Fort Dix.
The Government shall award these items by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible offeror. All vendors awarded Purchase Orders must be registered in the SAM System (WWW.SAM.GOV) and willing to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as a form of payment. Please pay close attention to the delivery date(s). Please quote only on those specified items. Do not change the specified item. Do not change the item description or the unit of issue. Do not use phrases such as “Minimum Award Amount”, “All or none”, or any other phrases that would limit the Government from awarding by line item. ANY CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION CAN RESULT IN THE GOVERNMENT, REJECTING THE PART OR ALL OF THE QUOTES SUBMITTED.
Please complete the Standard Form 1449 as such: Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c. Please open the excel file and add only your company name below the highlighted area and only your unit price per item into the self-calculating excel document and return in excel format. Please complete and return the attached Contractor Information Sheet.
You MUST email the following: your quotes in excel format(company name must be listed), SF 1449 and Contractor Information Sheet to aaponteberrios@bop.gov and CC: to bvirgillo@bop.gov with the subject line in all caps “15BFTD27Q00000002” no later than NOVEMEBR 15, 2026 @ 11:59 PM Eastern Time. NO OTHER METHOD OF MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID/QUOTE.
The following documentation shall be submitted: SF-1449 (SIGN BLOCKS 30 a b and c).
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SHEET BID SHEET (EXCEL FORMAT ONLY)
A receipt of your email shall be acknowledged by the Contract Specialist, Mr. Aponte. If you do not receive an email from Mr. Aponte acknowledging your receipt, it is your responsibility to follow up to ensure the Contract Officer has received your bid. Otherwise, your bid may be rejected post award.
All questions about quality, delivery, standard, so on may be addressed to Mr. ARDOLINE At JARDOLINE@BOP.GOV . Sincerely, Arturo Aponte-Berrios, Contract Officer
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