FY 09 2ND QTR FROM 10

Solicitation RFQ60803-004-9 was issued by the Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Correctional Institution in Phoenix, Arizona, for the procurement of a wide variety of commercial subsistence items for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009. This total small business set-aside procurement covers an extensive range of food supplies, including dry navy and pinto beans, various cheeses, canned vegetables, rice, potatoes, pasta, cereals, spices, baking powder, and textured vegetable protein products. The solicitation also includes requirements for bulk salad dressings, oils, margarine, and various condiments, all of which must meet specific technical and nutritional standards. The procurement process required the submission of Standard Form 1449 and a valid DUNS number by the deadline of November 25, 2008. Delivery of the supplies was mandated by December 29, 2008, with strict adherence to palletization and temperature control requirements for frozen goods. The contract incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses governing commercial items, variations in quantity, and small business participation to ensure quality and regulatory compliance for the facility's food service operations.