RFQP03011600014 for Quarterly Subsistence Kosher Items

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia, intends to issue solicitation RFQP03011600014 for Quarterly Subsistence - Kosher Items. This solicitation will be 100% restricted for small businesses.

The delivery will be FOB destination. Delivery dates will be included in the solicitation or in accordance with the delivery schedule that will also be included in the solicitation. Deliveries will be made to the United States Penitentiary, 601 McDonough Blvd., S.E., Atlanta, GA 30315.

Firm-fixed price contracts will be awarded by the Government. The Government reserves the right to make a formal single award or multiple awards. The Government will award to responsible vendors who submit quotes that conform to the solicitation and are considered to be the most advantageous to the Government; past performance and price will be considered. Prices will be rated higher than past performance. Past Performance will be evaluated on past performance with USP Atlanta, other Federal Bureau of Prisons institutions and Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs). Rating will consist of contractor's ability to deliver within the timeframe required and quality of goods delivered, and will then be rated as a go or no-go.

The solicitation will be made available on or about February 12, 2016 and will be posted to the General Service Administrations Federal Business Opportunities website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have accurate and up to date information about this solicitation.

The anticipated deadline for receipt of quotes is March 4, 2016. Payments will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Each potential vendor is required to complete representations and certifications via the Online Representation and Certification Applications (OCRA) at http://orca/bpn.gov. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations are included. The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Kenneth A. Elrod, Contract Specialist, 601 McDonough Blvd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, phone (404) 635-5628. Completed quotes should be mailed to the attention of Kenneth A. Elrod, Contract Specialist, United States Penitentiary, 601 McDonough Blvd., S.E., Atlanta, GA 30315. The anticipated date for notice of awards is March 25, 2016. Awarded vendors will also be made available through General Service Administrations Federal Business Opportunities on or about March 25, 2016; note this is a notification only and is not to be considered an actual purchase order.