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General Buy Information

Buy #: 1057068  
Solicitation #: 15B62021Q00000006
Buy Description: FCI Mendota - 3rd QTR KOSHER
Category: 89 -- Subsistence
Sub Category: 8940 -- Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
NAICS: 311999 -- All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
SAM Contract Opportunity: Yes
Set-Aside Requirement: Small Business
Buyer: DOJ BOP Field Offices- FCI MENDOTA
End Date: 03/05/2021
End Time: 14:00 ET
Seller Question Deadline: No Seller Question Deadline Set
Delivery: Special Delivery Instructions - See Buy Terms

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Line Item(s)

Item No Description Qty Unit
001 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. Note type of Margarine on quote. 0 EA
002 Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher Parve. 0 EA
003 Kosher Cereal, Bran Flakes, 7/8 Ounce Individual Bowl Pack, Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Note case count on quote. Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. 0 EA
004 Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. 0 EA
005 Kosher Dressing, Low Cal, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram - 28.35 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20162B, Type IV. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify Class, Style, and size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. 0 EA
006 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. 0 EA
007 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. 0 EA
008 Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil, Individual. 3 - 6 ounce each pack. Each. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. 0 EA
009 Kosher Sugar Substitute, Non-Carbohydrate, Saccharin, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Sucralose, Neotame, or Rebaudioside A, Granular, Packaged in Envelopes/Packets EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. 0 EA
010 Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5 to 7 ounce Sealed Pouch or Can. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. Can must have easy open top. Juice must be tomato based with at least five additional vegetable products in the juice. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify size of pouch or can and case count on bid. 0 EA
011 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. 132 EA
012 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of: - 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet - 1 ounce cheese - 3 ounce Potatoes 60 EA
013 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 36 EA
014 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 60 EA
015 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 240 EA
016 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. 144 EA
017 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 120 EA
018 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 204 EA
019 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. 120 EA
020 Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce Meal consisting of: Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from: - 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms, - 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre-flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage. Product to be Vegan. - 5 ounce-weight Cooked Elbow Pasta - 4 ounce-weight Green Beans 120 EA
021 Kosher Dairy - 16 Ounce Vegetable Protein Lasagna Meal consisting of: Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from: - 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms, - 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre-flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage. Product to be Vegan. - 5 ounce-weight Cooked Ricotta Cheese Roll-up - 4 ounce-weight Green Beans 72 EA
022 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. 144 EA
023 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of: - 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet - 1 ounce Spanish Sauce - 3 ounce Potatoes 48 EA
024 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. 96 EA
025 Kosher Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Regular or reduced sugar, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20078D), Type II, kind A ,B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2. Finished product quality a or b. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. 0 EA
026 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. 0 EA
027 Kosher Dressing, Salad, Mayo Style, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20140D, Type II, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. 0 EA
028 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. 0 EA
029 Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in water, Individual 4.23 oz or 5 oz foil pack. 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. State case count and size on quote. 0 EA

Bidding Requirements

Instructions
In addition to providing pricing through the marketplace, Sellers have the OPTION to include certain non-pricing information as document(s) attached to their Bid, so they are received no later than the closing date and time of this Buy. Pricing will not be accepted if it is included in the attachment(s). Attachment(s) can total no more than 20 MB, whether multiple files or one file, and may be zipped to decrease their size. A Seller's failure to comply with these terms may result in its Bid being determined to be non-responsive. The attachment(s) should include the following non-pricing information:
Open Market bids are accepted in this solicitation; however, please refer to the specifications below, including 'Set-Aside Requirement' provision, for additional requirements.
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.
Sellers understand that the Marketplace ranks all Bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance.
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 has provided special instructions for delivery – See Buy Terms.

Buy Terms

Name Description
B.1 MEN - Prompt Payment Act: Applicability to Food Products To ensure compliance with the Prompt Pay Act and the Bureau of Prisons Program Statement P2011.13, the following items should be invoiced together on the same invoice due to specific payment due dates as prescribed: -Meat and Meat Food Products, Eggs, and Fresh or Frozen Fish or Seafood: due no later than 7 days after date of delivery. -Perishable agricultural commodities (fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables): Not later than 10 days after date of delivery, unless another payment date is specified in the contract. -Dairy products and food products prepared from edible fats or oils: Not later than 10 days after receipt of a proper invoice. -Charge Account Purchases: 30 days after receipt of the statement. -All other goods and services: On the date(s) specified in the contract. If a payment due date is not specified, 30 days after the start of the payment period. Failure to invoice as such may result in payment being made within the longest time period available for the products as billed on the invoice.
B.2 MEN - Delivery Terms & Warehouse Contact Information Delivery of all awarded items will occur between Thursday, April 1, 2021 and Friday, April 16, 2021. Delivery of all awarded items will occur at the Food Service Warehouse. The Food Service Warehouse hours of operation and contact number are listed below. Vendors may request a delivery extension prior to the last date of delivery by contacting the Contracting Office of FCI Mendota at 559-274-4000 during local business hours: 0800hrs - 1600hrs. An extension may be granted, after appropriate consideration, up to a maximum of ten business days. The extension will be confirmed officially through bilateral modification of the purchase order and will be signed by the contracting officer. The vendor will sign and complete blocks 15a-15c of the modification (SF-30) to complete the extension, and will return the modification signed via email to the contracting officer. Any delivery beyond the timeframes listed above or beyond the approved extension is subject to Termination for Cause. The below information should be provided to utilized freight/delivery drivers to assist in delivery to the maximum extent practicable: Warehouse hours are from 8:00 a.m. (0800hrs) to 2:00 p.m. (1400hrs) local time, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays and Weekends). Warehouse phone number: 559-274-4278.
B.3 MEN - Multiple Award Notificcation & Method of Award Payment The government intends to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation. The amount of award generally will determine how payment will be processed by the Government. For Awards Under $10,000: Awards as a result of this solicitation that total less than $10,000, shall be processed as a Purchase Card Request and will be processed by staff within our Food Service Warehouse through Government Purchase Card. The local contracting office may process requests within this range if there is an expectation that variances could exceed this threshold. For Awards At or Above $10,000: Awards as a result of this solicitation that equal or exceed $10,000 will be processed as Purchase Orders referencing this solicitation.
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.
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.
Evaluation of Quotes - Award Criteria This solicitation will be evaluated and make awards on the basis of best value. Best value will consider price, price-related, and other factors, including past performance and delivery time, in making this determination. Award will be made to the responsible seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the buyer based on an evaluation of these factor(s).
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.
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.
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.
Partial Shipments No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award.
Equipment Condition New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
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).
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 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.

Shipping Information

City State   Zip Code
Mendota CA   93640

Seller Attachment(s): Optional

The attachment(s) could include the following non-pricing information:

Buy Attachment(s)

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