FY25 A1 QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE SEPTEMBER 26 2025

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation 15B61825Q000000014 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. 

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 311999. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business.  The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 1-500 employees. All responsible small businesses may submit a quote which may be considered.

The basis for the award will be best value per line item and Vendor’s past performance. Quotes will be evaluated considering past performance, price, and delivery time.  Responsible offerors shall incorporate shipping costs and any other internal processing costs into their bid price.  Orders over $10,000 will be awarded on a firm-fixed price purchase order and paid electronically, and orders under $10,000 will be paid using a government purchase card.

See the attachment to the provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. Bidders are advised to include a completed copy of the attached provision at 52.212-3 with their offers if they do not have completed Representations & Certifications readily available in their System for Award Management record.

Failure to comply with the stated item specifications on the bid sheet will result in your quoted item not being considered for award or your item being refused upon delivery.  No specification substitutions will be accepted. Do not bid an alternate item or alternate packaging. All Kosher & Passover items must be from Kosher Certified brand provider any potential vendor must include Kosher Certificate with their bid. Failure to provide Kosher Certificate, the name brand / manufacture of any of the items you are bidding for on the bid sheet will forfeit your bid. Please read the entire line item specs you are bidding on. The institution reserves the right to have time to thaw the product to ensure the quality of the product. If it does not meet the standards set on bid sheet. The vendor will pick up product.

Bids are due by email to atw-procurementprop-s@bop.gov no later than Sunday August 24, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. PST.  Delivery of award to 1 Federal Way, Atwater, CA 95301 will be required beginning “As Soon As Practical from the date of receiving award”.  All awarded items must be delivered NO LATER THAN 12:30pm PST on September 26, 2025.  ***Awards not delivered by the delivery deadline are subject to termination in accordance with FAR 52.212-4*** If you cannot meet the delivery deadline, do not bid. 

All questions regarding this solicitation can be directed to the Contracting Officer, D. Kelly, at email address atw-procurementprop-s@bop.gov.  Phone inquiries will not be responded to.