General Buy Information
| Buy #: | 1093774 | |
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| Solicitation #: | 15B40122Q00000005 | |
| Buy Description: | MCC Chicago Food Service Meat 3rd quarter Solicitation | |
| Category: | 89 -- Subsistence | |
| Sub Category: | 8905 -- Meat, Poultry, and Fish | |
| NAICS: | 424410 -- General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | |
| 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 - MCC CHICAGO | |
| End Date: | 03/17/2022 | |
| End Time: | 13:00 ET | |
| Seller Question Deadline: | 3/7/2022 - 11:00 ET | |
| Delivery: | 30 Day(s) - Required (No. of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) by which Buyer requires Seller to deliver) | |
Line Item(s) Template - Optional
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Line Item(s)
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| 001 | 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 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 |
| 002 | Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, 5oz, 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 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. No open bags. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid. | 0 | LB |
| 003 | Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), 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 |
| 004 | Meats, Beef for Stewing, Raw, IMPS 135A, diced pieces must be sized - not less than a 3/4" cube or not more than a 1 1/2" cube and no individual surface must be more than 2.5 inches in length, the fat thickness of the surface and or seam fat must not exceed 1/4 inch at any point. Product to be packed in 10 to 40 lb cases. Delivered Frozen. VEAL is not a substitute for this specifications. | 0 | LB |
| 005 | Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Tender or Breast Meat), Frozen, A or B quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Boneless, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage and fat. Boneless breasts (excluding the attached tenderloin) must be free of tendons. Tendons normally associated with tenderloins are permitted. Tenderloins or boneless, skinless parts must be free of blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and holes in the muscle tissue. Slight discolorations and separation of the muscle tissue is permitted on boneless, skinless parts, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. Boneless, skinless parts may be diced. The dicing process must result in size-reduced portions of meat that are intact, not mutilated, and with surfaces relatively smooth in appearance. Individual size-reduced portions of meat must be relatively uniform in size and shape, and consistent with the size reduction process. Unbreaded. Packed in poly bag boxes. All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused. | 4080 | LB |
| 006 | Meats, Chicken, Quartered, Ready to Cook, Frozen, IMPS P1009 Broiler Quarters, U.S. Grade A, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Unbreaded. Delivered amounts are to be uniform in portion size and not random sizing. Quotes must identify portion size being offered. Portion size not to be smaller than 12 ounces and not to exceed 20 ounces. Packed in poly bag boxes. All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused. | 0 | LB |
| 007 | Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4-5 oz, Whole Muscle, No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% white meat, Breaded. (CID A-A-20276A, Type VI, Style A, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). Individually Quick Frozen. Vegetable oil shall be used as the frying medium. Combined batter and breading shall not exceed 30% by weight and will be evenly coated. Finished meat product may not contain more than 3.5% non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, cereal, or dried whole milk) or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name. All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid. | 3000 | LB |
| 008 | Meats, Fish Fillets, Raw, Breaded, Individually Quick Frozen, Unglazed, Skin-off (skinless), Practically boneless fillet. U.S. Grade A or B (per Grades of Frozen Raw Breaded Fish Portions). Acceptable types include Tilapia, Cod, Whiting, Haddock, Hake, Pollock, Flounder, Sole, Turbot, Plaice, or Halibut. Frozen raw breaded portions are clean, wholesome, uniformly shaped, unglazed masses of cohering pieces (not ground) of fish flesh coated with breading and contain not less than 75 percent, by weight, of fish flesh. Fish portion must meet weight requirements when thawed and drained, Must specify if block cut or not block cut on bid. Note type and size on bid. 4 to 7 oz. | 0 | LB |
| 009 | Meats, Turkey, Ground, Raw, (Not Mechanically Separated), Bulk, Frozen, Fat content may not exceed 15%, Product must be in sealed bags. No open bags or packaging. Delivered cases must be labeled with fat content. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused. Either 1lb or 10lb tubed containers. | 5000 | LB |
| 010 | Meats,Turkey, Boneless, Roast, Raw, Natural, Boned Rolled and Tied, netted, roasting pack or other appropriate packaging. Breast meat or breast/thigh meat (8-12 lb each) or whole muscle thigh meat (4-5 lb each). Skin (Maximum) 12.5%. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused. | 1 | LB |
| 011 | Meats, Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Beef, 6 inch, 10:1 Ratio (must specify weight ratio on bid), Skinless, Without non-meat binders and extenders or With non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, wheat, rice, soy flour, or soy protein concentrate. (IMPS 800, Major Ingredient D or D1 OR CID A-A-20341, Meat Species II, Size A, Ratio 1, Non-meat binders and extenders (a) or (b). The finished product shall not contain more than 30 percent fat or no more than 10 percent added water, or a combination of 40 percent fat and added water. Non-meat binders and extenders may be used up to 3.5 percent or isolated soy protein may be used up to 2 percent in the frankfurters per 9 CFR § 424.21 (c). All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. | 800 | LB |
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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Buy Terms
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| Subsistence Delivery Buy Term | Delivery of awarded items will be April 1st - 30th, 2022, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 7:30am-12:30 excluding federal holidays. Deliveries after April 30th may be subject to a cancellation. |
| 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. |
| Pricing Instructions | Unless the Buyer indicates otherwise within a particular line item description, each Seller shall include in its online Bid/Proposal/Quotation individual pricing for all required line items in order to be considered for award (i.e., Do not use the Included in another line item function when pricing each line item). If a line item cannot be separately priced, you must notify the buyer through the FedBid Submit a Question feature regarding which line item(s) should be included in which other line item(s) and request reposting. Failure to comply with this term may result in the Bid/Proposal/Quotation being determined to be unacceptable. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Supplemental Bid/Proposal/Quotation Information | In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.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 clientservices@fedbid.com. |
| 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. |
| 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. Please bid on the entire amount requested in the line item description |
| Multiple Award | Notice to vendors-This Opportunity is a Multiple Award opportunity based on best per line item pricing. |
Shipping Information
| City | State | Zip Code | |
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| Chicago | IL | 60638 |
Seller Attachment(s): Optional
| The attachment(s) could include the following non-pricing information: No Attachments will be accepted or reviewed. |
Buy Attachment(s)
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