Chicken 2nd Qtr. FY 2025

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas is seeking to procure various chicken products for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 through solicitation 15B50225Q00000030. The Request for Quote (RFQ) covers five specific chicken items including frozen leg quarters, breaded chicken filets, raw frozen chicken breasts, chicken tenders, and ground chicken, with detailed specifications for each product type. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, with technical and past performance being equally weighted with price in the evaluation process. Quotes are due by January 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST, with potential for multiple awards to responsible offerors. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with strict product requirements, including USDA standards and specific packaging and processing guidelines.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311615, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The total procurement includes 175,000 pounds of chicken products, with specific quantities ranging from 10,000 to 80,000 pounds per item type. Delivery of the awarded items is expected by January 29, 2025, with delivery hours limited to 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The place of performance is Beaumont, Texas, and contractors must provide detailed pricing on the National Menu Specifications quote sheet. Important additional requirements include no acceptance of Winston Products, restrictions on product age (frozen meats must be produced within 9 months of delivery), and potential product sample submissions prior to award.