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General Buy Information

Buy #: 1157427  
Solicitation #: 1157427
Buy Description: FDC Miami - Q1 FY24 Kosher Meals and Religious Diet
Category: 89 -- Subsistence
Sub Category: 8940 -- Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
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: 09/29/2023
End Time: 11:00 ET
Seller Question Deadline: No Seller Question Deadline Set
Delivery: 14 Day(s) - Required (No. of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) by which Buyer requires Seller to deliver)

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Line Item(s)

Item No Description Qty Unit
001 Kosher Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce Beef Franks or Cocktail Franks no artificial colors, - 8 ounce-weight Vegetarian Beans w/Tomato Sauce - 6 ounce-weight Diced Potatoes Note: The finished product of the Beef Frank may not contain more than 3.5% of a non dairy/non-meat binders and extenders 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. 32 EA
002 Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), Frozen, 4 Ounce multiple slice portion, (Shelf Stable may be 1-4oz slice) Wrapped in Sealed Plastic. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. 4 EA
003 Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal consisting of: Chicken Cacciatore made from: - 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat, (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer) - 4 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce - 4 ounce-weight Diced Tomatoes - 1/2 ounce-weight Mushrooms - 1/2 ounce-weight diced Onion, Garlic, spices and vegetable oil - 3 ounce-weight Pasta Macaroni - 4 ounce-weight Sliced or Diced Carrots 13 EA
004 Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal consisting of: Chicken Chow Mein entree made from: - 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer) - 6 ounce-weight Gravy thickened w/corn starch - 1 ounce-weight Celery, Bell Pepper and Onion - 2 ounce-weight Green Beans - 3.5 ounce-weight White Rice - 3.5 ounce-weight Sweet Peas and Carrots 15 EA
005 Kosher Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal consisting of: - 5 ounce-weight Bone-in Chicken Wings - 2 ounce-weight BBQ Sauce - 5 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes - 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables 161 EA
006 Certified Kosher Parve - Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.). EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify Item and size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. 538 EA
007 Kosher Parve - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle fillet block flounder, cod, tilapia: or other white fish flesh fillet (not Breaded) - 2 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce - 4 ounce-weight White Rice - 4 ounce-weight Mature Lima Beans 15 EA
008 Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce-weight Cooked Beef Meatballs - 2 ounce-weight Sweet Hawaiian Sauce - 5 ounce-weight Cooked White Rice - 4 ounce-weight Green Beans 132 EA
009 Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce-weight Meatloaf (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients) - 2 ounce-weight Brown Gravy - 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes - 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables Note: The finished product of the Meatloaf may not contain more than 3.5% of a non dairy/non-meat binders and extenders 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. 15 EA
010 Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce-weight cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients) - 5 ounce-weight Spaghetti Pasta - 3 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce - 8 ounce-weight Sweet Peas Note: The finished product of the Meatball may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders 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 22 EA
011 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of: - 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet - 1 ounce Spanish Sauce - 3 ounce Potatoes 25 EA
012 Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal consisting of: - 4 ounce-weight Turkey Cutlet made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer) - 2 ounce-weight Gravy - 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes - 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables 12 EA
013 Kosher Margarine, ½ Ounce Sealed Individual Package. EACH, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable, Certified Kosher Parve. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count 24 CS
014 Kosher Dressing, Regular, Fat Free, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram - 28.35 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20162B. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify Type, Class, Style, and size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. 1200 EA
015 Kosher Cereal, Any Type, Any Style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000E, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). .81 oz to 2 oz individual package. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. 4225 EA
016 Kosher Farina, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. 1 ounce Package. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count 7 EA
017 Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. EACH. 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve. (CID A-A- 20140D, Type I, Style A, B, C, or D). *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count 53100 EA
018 Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), Individual Packet. EACH. 4.5 Gram - 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID AA20036C, Type I. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. 31 EA
019 Kosher Potato Chips, Individual Package. EACH. 1 Ounce Sealed Individual Package, Certified Kosher Parve, See Delivery Schedule. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. 35 EA
020 Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram Individual Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A 20140D, Type III, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. 7 EA
021 Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual 4 - 6 ounce each package. EACH. Tuna can be a product of the U.S. or other foreign country that meets the requirements of 21CFR123.12. Product may contain soy and/or vegetable broth. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. 4-6 oz Pk. 24 Ct Case 47 EA

Bidding Requirements

Instructions
Open Market bids are accepted in this solicitation; however, please refer to the specifications below, including 'Set-Aside Requirement' provision, for additional requirements.
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.
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.
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.
This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified Sellers can bid.
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.
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.
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.)
The Buyer is requiring interested Sellers submit Bids with pricing inclusive of all Line Items.

Buy Terms

Name Description
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.
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
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.
FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) (SS 7-104.91(a) 1962 SEP)

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City State   Zip Code
Miami FL   33132

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