FY 09 1ST QUARTER FORM 10

Solicitation RFQ60803-014-8 was issued by the Department of Justice for the Federal Correctional Institution in Phoenix, Arizona, to procure a wide variety of commercial subsistence food items for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009. This procurement was designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 424410. The request for quotes sought a diverse range of supplies, including canned vegetables, frozen goods, dry grains, dairy products, meats, and condiments, with awards granted via firm-fixed price purchase orders to the lowest priced responsible offerors on a per line item basis. The contract established strict delivery and packaging requirements, specifying that items be delivered to the facility in Phoenix during designated windows, with frozen goods maintained under temperature control and bags limited to a maximum weight of 50 pounds on pallets. Key awardees for these commodities included Shaver Foods, Highland Wholesale, and Consolidated Foods. The solicitation process included specific administrative requirements such as the submission of Standard Form 1449 and valid DUNS numbers, with a final response deadline of September 15, 2008.