15B11825Q00000005 Solicitation GENERAL ITEMS 3rd QTR FY 25

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, specifically United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, is seeking a solicitation for various subsistence items for delivery to their facility in Inez, Kentucky. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 15B11825Q00000005 is targeted for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with vendors required to complete Standard Form SF-1449 and submit comprehensive price quotes. The government will evaluate submissions based on three primary criteria: price, technical acceptability, and past performance, with the intent to make single or multiple awards to the most advantageous quoter. Quotations must be submitted electronically to BSY-Contracting-S@bop.gov by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 21, 2025, with awards expected around March 26-27, 2025. Vendors are strictly prohibited from modifying item descriptions or using limiting phrases like "minimum award amount" that could compromise the government's flexibility in awarding contracts.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete for this contract. The procurement covers a wide range of food products including dry and canned beans, rice, pasta, milk, cereal, chips, peanut butter, various meat products, bread, eggs, condiments, and spices, with a specific focus on including Halal and Kosher meal options. The delivery period is scheduled from April 1, 2025 to April 21, 2025, with accepted deliveries occurring Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM at the USP Big Sandy facility located at 1197 Airport Road in Inez, Kentucky. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the solicitation, the contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 311999 for All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing and Product Service Code 8945 for Food, Oils, and Fats. Vendors are advised that their performance and adherence to contract terms may be documented and considered in future procurement opportunities.