FY17-FB0-FEMS Canteen Items-OAPT#14626

The District of Columbia's Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) is seeking procurement for canteen items through a competitive bidding process identified as FY17-FB0-FEMS Canteen Items with OAPT#14626. This procurement opportunity was initially posted on December 3, 2016, with a remarkably short response window closing on December 6, 2016. The contract appears to focus on supplying food service or catering items specifically for FEMS operations, though detailed specifications are not comprehensively outlined in the provided documentation. The procurement seems to be a targeted, time-sensitive acquisition aimed at meeting the immediate nutritional or operational supply needs of the District's fire and emergency medical service personnel. The brevity of the posting period suggests an urgent or streamlined procurement approach, which may indicate a critical or routine replenishment of essential canteen supplies.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the District of Columbia typically maintains robust policies supporting minority-owned, small, and local business participation in government contracts. The contract's potential award value and precise budget range are not specified in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided contract opportunity details. The procurement appears to be a standard municipal supply acquisition without explicit indications of complex technological integration requirements. Potential bidders would likely need to demonstrate capability to provide high-quality, timely canteen items that meet the District of Columbia FEMS operational standards and specifications, though those specific qualitative requirements are not comprehensively outlined in the current documentation.