4TH QTR DRY GOODS/GROCERIES - USP ATLANTA

Solicitation RFQ30103-0015-09 was issued on May 22, 2009, by the Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. This procurement is for the supply of dry goods and groceries for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009, encompassing a variety of commercial food items such as coffee, assorted spices, salad dressings, and canned and dry beans. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, specifically targeting Small Business HubZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 424410. Awards for this solicitation are made on a line-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible offerors, with a response deadline of June 9, 2009. The contract mandates strict adherence to delivery and quality specifications, including specific temperature controls for perishable and frozen goods, palletization requirements, and Kosher labeling. Failure to comply with these quality standards may result in contract cancellation and disqualification from future solicitations. All bids must be submitted using form SF1449.