Meat/Frozen/Premade Items 2nd Qtr. FY 2025

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas is seeking quotes for meat, frozen, and premade food items for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 through solicitation number 15B50225Q00000035. The procurement encompasses 17 different food products including tortillas, beef patties, ground beef, pork roast, Italian sausage, breaded cod fillets, tofu, and various frozen vegetables. Vendors must submit quotes by January 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST through mail, hand delivery, or email, with potential product samples required within three business days of request. The government intends to make multiple firm-fixed price awards based on price and past performance, with quotes evaluated on both pricing and vendor capability. Participating vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

This solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses within the Animal Slaughtering NAICS category (311611), with a size standard of 1,150 employees. The place of performance is Beaumont, Texas, with delivery of awarded items expected by January 29, 2025. Delivery requirements are specific, including receiving hours of 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays, and strict guidelines for product handling such as proper pallet orientation and restrictions on refrigerated trailer deliveries. Quantities for individual items range from 3,000 to 140,000 units, with most products required to be produced within 9 months of delivery and meet National Menu Specifications. Payment terms are NET 7, and the contract specialist for this opportunity is Dillon Tydlacka, who can be contacted at dtydlacka@bop.gov for any questions or clarifications.