FCI FT DIX solicitation FY25 kosher 4TH QTR 15BFTD25Q00000010
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15BFTD25Q00000010
- Agency
-
Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix
Correctional Facilities, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Joint Base MDL, New Jersey 08641, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, specifically the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix, is soliciting quotes for kosher meals to be served to the inmate population during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The solicitation (Number 15BFTD25Q00000010) seeks commercial food service products that meet strict religious dietary specifications, with each item requiring certification from recognized Orthodox Jewish certification agencies. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically by May 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, including a completed Standard Form 1449, contractor information sheet, and an Excel bid sheet with unit pricing. The government will award the contract by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with detailed food specifications, kosher certification, and adherence to submission guidelines.
The solicitation is set aside for small businesses within the NAICS category of All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999). Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and capable of accepting Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. The place of performance is McGuire AFB in New Hanover, New Jersey, with a delivery date of July 14, 2025, for the fourth quarter period (July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025). Deliveries must be palletized and made Monday through Thursday between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm, with specific temperature requirements for different food types. The solicitation covers a comprehensive list of kosher food items, including meal trays, fish fillets, chicken dishes, meatloaf, bread, condiments, beverages, and desserts, each with precise weight and preparation specifications.
Notice text
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal Correctional Institution
Fort Dix, NJ
MAY 01, 2025
Re: 15BFTD25Q00000010 (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.
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 “15BFTD25Q00000010” no later than MAY 11, 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
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOLICITATION FY25 KOSHER 4TH QTR 15BFTD25Q00000010.pdf | ||
| COVER LETTER KOSHER_4TH QTR.doc | DOC document | |
| 2025-January-Religious Diet Specifications-qtr 4.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DELIVERY INFORMATION_4THQTR.pdf | ||
| 1CONTRACTOR KOSHER INFORMATION SHEET.pdf |
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