General Buy Information
| Buy #: | 1139793 | |
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| Solicitation #: | 1139793 | |
| Buy Description: | FDC Miami - Q4 FY23 Subsistence Menu | |
| Category: | 89 -- Subsistence | |
| Sub Category: | 8945 -- Food, Oils and Fats | |
| NAICS: | 311999 -- All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | |
| SAM Contract Opportunity: | Yes (If Yes, buys prior to 11/2019 were posted to FBO) | |
| Set-Aside Requirement: | Small Business | |
| Buyer: | DOJ BOP Field Offices- FDC MIAMI | |
| End Date: | 06/02/2023 | |
| End Time: | 14:00 ET | |
| Seller Question Deadline: | No Seller Question Deadline Set | |
| Delivery: | Special Delivery Instructions - See Buy Terms | |
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| 001 | Tortillas, Wheat, White with spices or herbs, or Other. 7" - 10" in diameter, Round Shelf stable, refrigerated, or frozen, Table Ready. (CID A-A-20143B, Type 1, Style B, C, or E, Size 7, 8, or 9, Shape a, Enrichment type I, Product state a, c, or d, Cook state I). Each. State case count on bid. 10" REQUESTED | 0 | EA |
| 002 | Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 | 0 | EA |
| 003 | Beans, Dry, Lentils, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 | 250 | LB |
| 004 | Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 | 0 | LB |
| 005 | Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light | 0 | LB |
| 006 | Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Wheat, Bran Flakes, made from Whole grains or combination of whole and refined grains. (CID A-A-20000E, Type I, Class 5, Grain Composition a or b, Fiber 2), Sodium (a), Packaging type (vii), Agricultural practice (aa)). Bulk package range 12 to 40 lb case. Specify case | 0 | LB |
| 007 | Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Any type, any style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000E, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). Bulk package range 12 to 40 lb case. Specify case weight, type, Class, and Grain Composition of cereal on bid. Type of cereal may be specified locally. FROSTED FLAKES REQUESTED | 0 | LB |
| 008 | Meat Alternative, Individually Frozen, Soy, Vegetable, or Legume Based, Patty or Rectangle Shaped (CID A-A-20275A, Type I, II, or III, Style A or L.). Fully cooked, chicken flavor. Product to be alternative for Chicken Patty. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients | 0 | EA |
| 009 | Shortening, General Purpose, (CID A-A 20100D, Type I). The general purpose shortening must be prepared from deodorized vegetable fats and oils, which include, but are not limited to, palm oil, palm kernel oil, canola oil, or a combination of these oils. The general purpose shortening may be processed by hydrogenation or interesterification. The product may contain antioxidants. Antifoaming agents must not be incorporated into the shortening. 50 pound block. | 1250 | LB |
| 010 | Oils, Salad, Vegetable, Canola (rapeseed), Corn, Cottonseed, Olive (refined), Peanut, Safflower, Soybean, Sesame, Sunflower, or any other vegetable oils or combinations of these oils. (CID A-A- 20091E, Type II, Style 1, Saturated fat level a, Agricultral practice (i)). Gallons, Half Gallons, 5 Gallon Containers, or 35 lb Containers. Note size of container and case size on bid. 5 GALLON OR 35 LB CONATINERS REQUESTED | 20 | CT |
| 011 | Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light (CID A-A-20140E, Type I, Flavor A, Style 1, 2, 3, or 4, Agricultural practice a). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Heavy Duty Mayonnaise is acceptable. REGULAR MAYO, 4/1 GALLON REQUESTED | 40 | CS |
| 012 | Dressing, Salad, Pourable, Regular, Lite or Light, Reduced Fat, or Fat Free, Any Flavor, Creamy Style. (CID A-A-20162B, Type I, II, III, or IV, Any Class, Creamy Style). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Note Type and Class on bid if not specified. CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING, 4/1 GALLON, REQUESTED | 20 | CS |
| 013 | Dressing, Salad, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. (CID A-A-20140E, Type II, Style 1, 2, 3, or 4, Agricultural practice a). Salad Dressing shall comply with 21 CFR 169.150. 4/1 gallon plastic containers per case. Note Type and Style on bid if not specified | 40 | CS |
| 014 | Pickle, Relish, Sweet (mild or regular), Bulk, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (84 FR16381). Grade A or B. 4/1 Gallon, ONLY. Plastic Containers per case | 10 | CS |
| 015 | Pastries, Breakfast Cakes, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, or Bake and Serve. (Muffins, Bagels, Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls, etc.) Specify item, size case count, and if items contain yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds | 0 | EA |
| 016 | French Toast, Frozen, Regular or Low Fat, Any Flavor, Any Shape. (CID A-A-20234B, Type II, Style A or B, Class 3, Flavor A, B, C, or D, Shape 1 - 8). Each. State case count on bid | 7200 | EA |
| 017 | Pancake, Frozen, Regular or Low Fat, Any Flavor, Any Shape. (CID A-A-20234B, Type II, Style A or B, Class 2, Any Flavor, Shape 1 - 8). Each. State case count on bid | 14400 | EA |
| 018 | Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). U.S. Grade A-C, Average drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can/pouch. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. 6/#10 CANS ONLY. | 0 | CS |
| 019 | Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Tye, Good to reasonably good character (A or B), Minimum drain weight 59 oz. U.S. Grade A-C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.120. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans ONLY. State can or pouch on bid | 392 | CS |
| 020 | Vegetable, Beets, Canned, Whole, Slices, Quarters, Diced, Julienne, French Style or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid | 0 | CS |
| 021 | Vegetable, Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Julienne, French Style, or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. | 0 | CS |
| 022 | Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel (Whole Grain), Canned, Conventional or Supersweet, Golden (or yellow), Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.130. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case or 6/75 oz vac-pack cans per case. State type of can or pouch on bid. | 0 | CS |
| 023 | Vegetable, Potatoes, (TATER TOTS). Preformed, Precooked, Frozen, Institutional type, Round, Crosssectional dimension 3/4 to 1" diameter. Length 1 to 1 1/4 inch, 47 - 54 units per pound. Un-seasoned, seasoned with spices, or seasoned with spices and salt. (CID A-A-20038C, Pack Type II, Style A, CrossSectional Dimension 1, Length i or Length ii - Other (purchaser specify {COINS}), Count A, Blanching method a or b, Seasoning 2, 3, or 5. Cooking/heating method (a) or (b)). Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed and packed in the United State or Canada. PRODUCT MUST BE OVENABLE WITH OVENABLE INSTRUCTIONS | 0 | LB |
| 024 | Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Canned, U.S. Grade A, B, or U.S. Fancy, Standard of Identity contained in 21 CFR 27.40 and 27.43. Proportion of Fruit ingredients shall contain Peaches (30%), Pears (25%), Grapes (6%), Pineapple (6%), and Cherries (2%). Packed in light syrup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case ONLY. | 0 | CS |
| 025 | Fruit, Peaches (Clingstone or Freestone), Canned, Standards of Identity contained in 21 CFR 145.170 and 145.71. Halves, Halved, Quarters, Quartered, Slices, Sliced, Dice, or Diced, U.S. Grade A, B, or C. Packed in light sytup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case ONLY | 0 | CS |
| 026 | Sauce, Hot, Green, Chipotle, Habanero, Buffalo-style, or Other. (CID A-A-20097G, Type I, III, IV, V, IX, or XI, Agricultural practices A). 4/1 gallon plastic containers per case, 6/#10 cans per case or Each. Specify size and/or case on bid. HOT SAUCE REQUESTED, 4/1 GALLON | 5 | CS |
| 027 | Spices, Allspice, Ground (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class A, Form 1). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure – no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound. 1 POUND HARD SEALED PLASTIC CONTAINERS REQUESTED. | 24 | LB |
| 028 | Spices, Basil, Sweet, Ground or Crushed (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class C, Form 1 or 3). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound. 1 POUND HARD SEALED PLASTIC CONTAINERS REQUESTED. | 0 | LB |
| 029 | Spices, Bay Leaves, Whole (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class D, Form 2). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound. 1 POUND HARD SEALED PLASTIC CONTAINERS REQUESTED | 24 | LB |
| 030 | Garlic Salt, Packaging must be Labeled With Ingredients and Actual Delivered Weight of Product, Pure, From Dehydrated Garlic Bulb Ground to a Fine Powder, 100% Air Dried Garlic After the Milling Process, Appearance - Cream Brown Fine Powder With The Characteristic Odor and Flavor of Garlic. No Off Notes, Texture - A Dry Medium Fine Granular Powder, Slightly Fibrous, Moisture - No More That 12%, Grade - Free From Foreign Matter. Pure Spice - no additives or extenders. Packaging: 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed containers Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound. 1 POUND HARD SEALED PLASTIC CONTAINERS REQUESTED. | 60 | LB |
| 031 | Juice, Lime, Reconstituted, (CID A-A-20144C, Type II, Style A, Package type 1 - Plastic bottle, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). Note package size on bid. 80 QUARTS REQUESTED | 0 | CT |
| 032 | Spices, Parsley, Flakes. (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class W, Form 6). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign mannter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound. 1 POUND HARD SEALED PLASTIC CONTAINERS REQUESTED | 24 | LB |
| 033 | Spices, Thyme, Ground. (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class GG, Form 1). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. 1 POUND HARD SEALED PLASTIC CONTAINERS REQUESTED | 0 | LB |
| 034 | Meats, Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen. Ground Beef shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags. No open bags, opaque or colored bags. Note weight of packaging and case size on bid | 0 | LB |
| 035 | Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, with Paper Separation or Individually Quick Frozen. Ground Beef Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Product to be packed in 10 to 60 lb cases. 1 mil or thicker bags. Patties will be packed in boxes completely lined with plastic bags. The open end of the bag will overlap at the top to completely cover the product. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid. | 0 | LB |
| 036 | Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck),or Stip Loin, Boneless. IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180. Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item. | 0 | LB |
| 037 | Cheese, Cheddar, U.S. Grade AA or A, CID-A-A-20208C, Type I - Cheddar cheese (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §133.113), Style A, B, D , K (loaf, shredded coarse), Shred size 1, 2, or 3, Agricultural practice (a). “Cheddar cheese” is cheese made by the cheddaring process or by another procedure which produces a finished cheese having the same physical and chemical properties as the cheese produced by the cheddar process and is made from cow's milk with or without the addition of coloring matter and with common salt, contains not more than 39 percent of moisture, and in the water-free substance, contains not less than 50 percent of milk fat and conforms to the provisions of §19.500, “Definitions and Standards of Identity for Cheese and Cheese Products.” Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR 133.113). Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers. SHREDDED REQUESTED | 0 | LB |
| 038 | Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Part-skim Mozzarella, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella. (CID-A-A-20248C) The mozzarella cheese must conform to the following list. Type I, II, III, or IV. Style A - Block (loaf), frozen, Style B - Shredded, individually quick frozen (IQF) or Style J - Sliced or Diced forms. Shred size 1,2, or 3. Agricultrual practice a. Milk fat range between 30.0 to 45.0 to 60.0 % on a dry basis depending on type. Moisture content range between 45.0 to 60.0 % depending on type. All ingredients must be declared by their common or usual name in descending order of predominance by weight. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Type and Style to be determined locally and size noted on bid. Packaging of Primary Container: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers. SHREDDED REQUESTED | 0 | LB |
| 039 | Dairy, Milk, Pasteurized, Nonfat, Skim, or Fat Free, No Flavor. (CID A-A-20338A, Group I, Type D, Flavor 5 - No Flavor, Packaging size c or d, Agricultural practice (1)). ½ pint containers | 0 | EA |
| 040 | Bread, Roll, Enriched, Finger (Hot Dog), Wheat, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless. (CID A-A-20053C, Type I, Class of Roll D, Style of Roll 3, Bake Type a, Slice Type i, Product State a, Seed type I, Agricultural practice (i)). Fresh bread shall be delivered within 48 hours after baking. State package size on bid. | 0 | EA |
| 041 | Bread, Roll, Enriched, Sandwich (Hamburger), Whole Wheat, Part Whole Wheat, or Multigrain, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless. (CID A-A-20053C, Type I, Class of Roll C, Style of Roll 2, 3, or 4, Bake Type a, Slice Type i, Product State a, Seed type I, Agricultural practice (i)). Fresh bread shall be delivered within 48 hours after baking. State type and package size on bid. | 0 | EA |
| 042 | Bread, White, Whole Wheat, White wheat, or Wheat, Unseasoned, Fresh, Any Loaf Size, Pan Baked, Sandwich, Sliced, Enriched, Seedless. (CID A-A-20052C, Type I, Style B, Type II, Type III, or Type IV, Style B, Product State 1, Loaf Size a-e f, Bake Type i I, Shape a) or b), Slice Type I (1), Enrichment Type A (a), Seed Type 2 (ii), Agricultural practice (i)). Fresh bread shall be delivered within 48 hours after baking. State type and loaf size on bid. BID IS FOR 112,200 SLICES | 0 | SL |
| 043 | Eggs, Shell, Whole, Fresh, U.S. Grade A, Medium, 30 Dozen per case | 0 | CS |
| 044 | Tomato, Crushed, Peeled, Tomato Soluble Solids (TSS) 12% or Greater; Color, Flavor, Odor to be equivalent to Grade A for Tomato Puree; Minimum Drain Weight 63.5 oz., Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.5168, 6/#10 Cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. 6/#10 CANS ONLY | 56 | CS |
| 045 | Biscuits, Frozen, 2 ounce Each. Biscuits Flour, 2 ounce, Fully Cooked, Froxen. State case count on bid. | 0 | EA |
Bidding Requirements
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Open Market bids are accepted in this solicitation; however, please refer to the specifications below, including 'Set-Aside Requirement' provision, for additional requirements.
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The Government intends to select for award the one responsible quote which conforms to the Bidding Requirements and Buy Terms in the auction, proposes a price that is fair and reasonable, and provides the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote meeting the specifications of the requirement. If the lowest priced quote is not found to be Technically Acceptable, the government will evaluate the next lowest priced quote, and so on. Quotes determined to be incomplete, unreasonable, or unrealistic will not be considered for award.
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The Buyer is allowing Sellers to submit bids that either meet or exceed the requested specification. Sellers MUST enter exactly what they are bidding (including make, model, and description) into the blank description field in order for the bid to be considered.
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Buyer intends to issue award using a purchase order, delivery order, or purchase card. If utilizing a purchase card, Buyer will communicate account information to Selected Seller outside of the Marketplace.
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This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified Sellers can bid.
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Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
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Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the buyer to respond. Questions can be submitted by using the 'Questions & Responses' link. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.
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Unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, below, Bid must be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy and shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.)
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The Buyer has provided special instructions for delivery – See Buy Terms.
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Buy Terms
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| Supplemental Bid/Proposal/Quotation Information | In addition to providing pricing at www.unisonmarketplace.com for this solicitation, each Bidder/Offeror/Quoter must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this Buy. Submissions can be sent to marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com |
| Terminology | As defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101, the terms “offer” and “offeror” refer to a response to a solicitation that, if accepted, would bind the submitter to perform the resultant contract. The terms “bid” and “bidder” refer to an offer submitted in response to an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The term “proposal” refers to an offer submitted in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP). The terms “quotation,” “quote,” and “quoter” refer to a non-binding submission in response to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) which is not an offer. |
| Equipment Condition | New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. |
| Bid/Offer Acceptance Period (Applicable to Invitations for Bid (IFB) or Requests for Proposal (RFP) | Bid/Offer MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of Buy, unless otherwise indicated. |
| Shipping Condition | Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. |
| SAM Requirement | This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. |
| Delivery Requirement | No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. |
| Q&A Instructions | Q&A -Please submit all questions by using the 'Submit a Question' button. This buy will then be reposted with Q&A based on the questions that come in (if applicable). |
| Award Criteria | The Contracting Officer will indicate elsewhere in this Buy as to whether responses will be evaluated for award based either upon (a) price and pricing factors only (Bids/Quotes) or (b) price and other factors (Proposals/Quotes). All Bids/Proposals/Quotations must conform to the listed specifications or the Statement of Work. If award criteria are based upon (b) price and other factors, the Contracting Officer shall clearly indicate the criteria to be applied elsewhere in this Buy. |
| For Exact Match Only Commodity Buys | For Exact Match Only Commodity Buys- NO SUBSTITUTIONS, EXACT MATCH ONLY. The Bidder/Offeror/Quoter may not substitute any item/service listed on this order without prior written approval from the BOP Contracting Officer. No other individual is authorized, either verbally or in writing to change part numbers, manufacturer, quantity, delivery dates, or any other specifications of this Buy. Items/services that do not conform to descriptions and part numbers found in this Buy will be rejected at the time of delivery causing a return at the contractor's expense. |
| For Buys other than Exact Match | For all buys other than Exact Match Sellers MUST document what they are bidding for evaluation for award. Sellers must include, extended specs and/or manufacturer name and part numbers (if applicable). Failure to do this may result in non-consideration of the Bid/Proposal/Quotation. This information is REQUIRED in order for a seller’s Bid/Proposal/Quotation to be evaluated for award. FAR 52.211-6. |
| Subsistence: Delivery Buy Term | Deliveries can commence immediate after ARO, Items must be received within 30 days of ARO. Deliveries will be made Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 1:30pm. Federal holiday deliveries will not be accepted. Contractor failure to meet delivery schedules without and excusable delay and/or failure to conform to contract specifications will negatively affect the contractor’s history of past performance. Past performance information may be used by the Government to make future award decisions and/ or may result in a finding that the quoter is not responsible for the award of future requirements. Upon delivery, All items must be conveyed to the tail of the truck. Failure to do so, will be subject to refusal of acceptance, thus cancellation. NOTE: Delivery schedules must be pre-arranged with the receiving warehouse. Warehouse Phone: 305-982-1043. |
| Subsistence: Delivery Requirements | All deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements were agreed to by warehouse staff. All non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 40 degrees F. All canned goods must be delivered above 34 degrees F and not frozen. All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below. Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused. All certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher Symbol on individual packages or the item will be refused. All items must strictly be in compliance with the BOP National Menu Specifications. Food Service contractors have the responsibility of understanding these specifications. Contractors must obtain a copy of the National Menu Specifications prior to quoting. All items will be closely inspected. Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specifications compliance. Receipt of delivery may be conditional for a period of three (3) days in order to allow for adequate examination and testing. Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused. Items which are conditionally received, and found to be unacceptable, must be picked up at the vendors' expense within two (2) weeks of noncompliance notification. If the product is not picked up within two (2) weeks, it will be disposed of by warehouse staff. |
| Religious Certification Requirements for Meals | All items offered on this bid must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency from the United States or Canada, such as: OU - Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations; OK - Organized Kashrus Laboratories; Star K, KOF‑K; KAJ ‑ K'hal Adas Jeshurun; OKS ‑ Organization of Orthodox Kashrus Supervision; OV ‑ Vaad Hoeir of Saint Louis; CRC - Central Rabbinical Congress of the USA and Canada; CRC - Chicago Rabbinical Counsel; or Kosher Overseers of America. Quoters will include a letter of certification from the religious certification agency dated no more than 11 months from the date of the quote provided. Kosher items will not contain alcohol, emulsifiers mind altering substances, enqymes and/or chemicals. |
| Subsistence: General Meal Specifications | 1 The tray for all meals will be: a) Made with non-metallic packaging that allows microwave and conventional oven heating and be heat sealed directly to the tray with clear plastic and wrapped with a separate sealed clear plastic wrapper which encloses the entire tray. b) A three compartment tray with one large compartment and two smaller compartments. Each compartment should be large enough to accommodate required ounces of product. 2 All meals will contain the food products per the individual product specification including the stated volume and/or weight of item as listed. 3 No substitutions may be made to the meats, vegetables, starches, sauces or preparation methods. 4 Meals (items 1 through 14) may be quoted as frozen and/or shelf stable products. Pricing must be identifiable as either frozen or shelf stable. 5 Each individual meal must be marked with the certification symbol from the religious certification agency. 6 Heating directions must be provided for various wattage microwaves or oven heating including recommended method. 7 Mixed Vegetables will contain carrots, corn, peas, green beans, and lima beans with: a) Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots. b) Not more than 40 percent by weight corn (sweet, golden or yellow, whole kernel corn). c) Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas. 8 Peas and Carrots will contain: a) Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots. b) Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas. 9 Mashed Potatoes will be made with commercially prepared potato flakes without peel, adding only water according to the manufacturers' preparation instructions; or fresh potatoes prepared using only water and spices with only the amount of binder which will ensure the product does separate in processing. No extenders of any type are allowed. 10 Tomato Sauce will be commercially prepared or crushed and/or pureed tomatoes, tomato paste and spices using only the amount of binder required to ensure the product does not separate during processing. |
| Individual Pricing Instructions | Vendors will submit pricing only on line items that they want to be considered for award. All line items that the vendor will not provide must include a description indicating that they are not providing pricing (i.e., n/a, not providing line item, no pricing, no bid). Additionally, all line items that will not be provided must use the “Included in line item” feature to allow a no bid on that line item. Please bid on the entire amount requested in the line item description. |
| Multiple Award Notice | Notice to vendors – This Opportunity is a Multiple Award opportunity based on best per line item pricing. |
Shipping Information
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| Miami | FL | 33132 |
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