General Buy Information
| Buy #: | 1126295 | |
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| Solicitation #: | 15B40323Q00000001-02 | |
| Buy Description: | FCI Englewood- Q2 FY23 Subsistence - Additional | |
| 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 - FCI ENGLEWOOD | |
| End Date: | 01/10/2023 | |
| End Time: | 16:00 ET | |
| Seller Question Deadline: | No Seller Question Deadline Set | |
| 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
| You have the option of entering Bid information manually by clicking Start Bid or you can prepare your Bid in an Excel spreadsheet by clicking Download Template. Complete the template using the instructions provided in the spreadsheet and save the file to your computer. When complete, login to Unison Marketplace and click Start Bid. Proceed to the Line Items screen to upload the information. |
Line Item(s)
| Item No | Description | Qty | Unit |
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| 001 | Cheese, Cheddar 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 ONLY, no mixture-cheddar cheese only will be accepted | 0 | LB |
| 002 | Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Part-skim Mozzarella, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella. (CID-AA- 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. Mozzerela only, no mixtures, no mixtures will be accepted. Shredded only | 0 | LB |
| 003 | Margarine, Bulk Margarine, Bulk, All Vegetable. Margarine shall comply with all applicable Federal regulations including those contained in the Food and Drug Standard of Identity for Margarine (21 CFR Part 166) and must conform to USDA Specifications for Vegetable Oil Margarine. Margarine shall be made from one or more of the following vegetable oils; canola, safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, or peanut oil. Margarine contains not less than 80% fat. Must be packaged in 1lb blocks, 30lbs per case. | 2000 | LB |
| 004 | Taco Shells Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped, Enriched. (CID A-A-20143B, Type III, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). Each. State case count on bid. | 20000 | EA |
| 005 | Flour Tortillas Tortillas, Wheat, White with spices or herbs, or Other. 10" in diameter only, 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. | 15000 | EA |
| 006 | Pasta - Elbow Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type I, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 10 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. | 2500 | LB |
| 007 | Pasta - Lasagna Pasta, Lasagna Noodles, Curl or Flat Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type VIII, Class 1 of or 2, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags | 500 | LB |
| 008 | Pasta - Rotini Pasta, Macaroni, Rotini Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type V, Style A, B, C, or D). Enrichment type (A). 10 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. | 2000 | LB |
| 009 | Garlic Powder Spices, Garlic, Powder. From dehydrated garlic bulb ground to a fine powder after the milling process. 100% air dried garlic. Appearance and Flavor 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 less than 12%. Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 5 lb to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound. | 500 | 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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| 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 Unison Marketplace 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, 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.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” 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
| City | State | Zip Code | |
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| Littleton | CO | 80123 |
Seller Attachment(s): Optional
| The attachment(s) could include the following non-pricing information: |
Buy Attachment(s)
| No. | Document Name | Document Size | |
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| 001 | FED_BID_Notice_FY23_2nd_QTR.pdf | 191 KB |