FCI Mendota Subsistence - 2nd Qtr (Kosher)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is soliciting bids for the provision of kosher subsistence products to the Federal Correctional Institution in Mendota, California, with delivery required in the first week of January 2014. This contract opportunity, identified as RFQP06201400005, is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999, which pertains to food manufacturing with a small business size standard of 100 employees. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be eligible to submit offers, and all responsible sources, including Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations, are encouraged to participate. The solicitation will be available starting November 26, 2013, with a submission deadline of December 6, 2013, at noon local time, and will be distributed exclusively through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities website, with no hard copies available. All updates and amendments related to the solicitation will be posted only on the Federal Business Opportunities portal, and it is incumbent upon interested parties to monitor the site to stay informed. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the designated Contract Specialist, Janel N. Brown, via email. The requirement is managed through the Department of Justice office at FCI Mendota, with additional points of contact available. This acquisition underscores the Bureau’s commitment to supporting small businesses and ensuring the timely and adequate supply of specialized kosher food products to meet the institution's needs.