COVER LETTER KOSHER FY26_2ND QTR.doc
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- 15BFTD26Q00000002
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This document is a cover letter for a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 15BFTD26Q00000002) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix, New Jersey, for kosher meals for the inmate population. The solicitation seeks competitive quotes for commercial food items, with award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror. Vendors must be registered in the SAM System, accept Electronic Funds Transfer, and provide kosher meals certified by CRC Kashrus.
Key submission requirements include completing Standard Form 1449 (specifically blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c), an Excel pricing sheet, and a Contractor Information Sheet. Quotes must be submitted via email to aaponteberrios@bop.gov and bvirgillo@bop.gov by November 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, with the subject line "15BFTD26Q00000002". Vendors are prohibited from modifying item descriptions, using restrictive phrases like "Minimum Award Amount", or deviating from the solicitation specifications, with any changes potentially resulting in quote rejection.
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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix, NJ
NOVEMBER 13, 2025
Re: 15BFTD26Q00000002 (KOSHER) FOR MEALS MUST BE KOSHER CERTIFICATE (CRC)
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 items specified. Do not change the item specified. 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 PART OR ALL OF THE QUOTES SUBMITTED.
FOR KOSHER; THE MEALS MUST BE CERTIFY CRC KASHRUS.
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 “15BFTD26Q00000002” no later than NOVEMBER 20, 2025 @ 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 from 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. D. Cruz At dcruz@bop.gov . Sincerely, Sincerely, Arturo Aponte-Berrios, Contract Specialist
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