FCI Gilmer 4th Qtr FY24 Food Service Items

RE: 15B11924Q00000010

Dear Offeror:

This solicitation package has been provided for your consideration.  This RFQ is for all Food Service Items.  This solicitation is due in the Contracting Office no later than 4:00 p.m., June 12, 2024. The following MUST be completed before your offer can be accepted:

Representations and Certifications:  Please ensure that your registration is active and up-to-date in the new on-line System for Award Management.  The link is www.sam.gov.  Submission of your offer constitutes compliance.

Standard Form (SF) 1449 - Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items.  Please complete blocks 17a, 20, 30a, 30b, and 30c of the SF 1449 and the attached quote sheets (Please include offeror name & UEI number in header section of quote sheets).  Please include your email address and UEI number in block 20.  Original signatures are required on quotes submitted. 

The Government shall award by line item to responsive/responsible vendor(s) whose offer, conforms to the solicitation, and are considered to be most advantageous to the Government. Past Performance (poor past performance, failure to deliver awarded items in the past, not meeting required specifications, etc.) will be considered approximately equal in value to price.  Award will be acceptance of your offer, therefore, ensure all requirements can be satisfied in terms of quantity required, delivery dates, specifications, packaging, labeling, and invoicing procedures, etc., prior to quoting on the item(s).   All awardees that do not meet the requirements of the RFQ will be noted and utilized as Past Performance Information and the information may be shared with other Bureau of Prison facilities. 

All prices to be FOB destination.  Deliveries are expected within July 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024, except dairy and bread which will be weekly deliveries for the entire quarter.  No deliveries will be accepted prior to July 1, 2024. Product related inquiries may be directed to Jared Abrahims, FSA at 304-626-2500 x 1250.

All Quotations are to be submitted electronically to: mxfrye@bop.gov.

Thank you for your interest and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 304-626-2500, ext. 2545.

Sincerely,

Melissa Johnston, Supervisory Contract Specialist