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General Buy Information

Buy #: 976401  
Solicitation #: 976401
Buy Description: Final Bid - FDC Miami Q4 FY19 - Subsistence
Category: 89 -- Subsistence
Sub Category: 8945 -- Food, Oils and Fats
NAICS: 311999 -- All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
SAM Contract Opportunity: Yes
Set-Aside Requirement: Small Business
Buyer: DOJ BOP Field Offices- FDC MIAMI
End Date: 05/30/2019
End Time: 15:00 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)

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Item No Description Qty Unit
001 Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 5000 LB
002 Beans, Dry, Black Eyed Peas, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 2000 LB
003 Beans, Dry, Great Northern, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 3600 LB
004 Beans, Dry, Kidney or Red, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 5000 LB
005 Beans, Dry, Lentils, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 200 LB
006 Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 5000 LB
007 Beans, Kidney or Red, Canned, In Brine, Meatless, Light or Dark Red. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I or IV, Class C, D, E, or I, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case 112 CS
008 Beans, Garbanzo (Chick Peas), Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID AA-20134C, Type I or IV, Class E or J, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case 56 CS
009 Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type 1, Class F, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case 112 CS
010 Beans, Pintos, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I or IV, Class B, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case 112 CS
011 Beans, Black, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I, Class K or Type IV, Class A; Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case 112 CS
012 Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light 10000 LB
013 Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type VI, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. 2000 LB
014 Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type XIII, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. 2000 LB
015 Non-Fat Dry Milk, Fortified with Vitamins A and D. (CID A-A-20085D, Type II). 500 LB
016 Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Any type, any style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000D, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). .81 oz to 1.5 oz individual package. Specify case count and type of cereal on bid. Type of cereal may be specified locally. 1.5 oz individual package, 200 ct case, Bran Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Cheerios, Fruit Loops 160000 EA
017 Hominy Grits, Enriched, White or Yellow, Regular (CID A-A-20035D, Type I or II, Style A). 5000 LB
018 Chips, Potato, 1 oz sealed individual package, various flavors. Fresh, BBQ, SOUR CREAM, REGULAR, 60 COUNT CASE 12000 EA
019 Peanut Butter, Regular or Reduced Fat, Smooth, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted or Unsalted. (CID A-A-20328B, Style I, Class A or B, Texture 1, Type a, Fortification 1, Seasoning (a) or (b). 2 oz Individual Packets. 200 COUNT CASE 10000 EA
020 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, beef flavor. Product to be Vegan alternative for Beef Patty. Product will not contain any animal by products or ingredients. 500 LB
021 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. 500 LB
022 Tofu, Regular or Organic, Firm, Medium Firm, Extra Firm, or Super Firm, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable. Ingredients include: Water, Regular or Organic Soy Beans, Calcium Sulfate or Glucono Delta Lactone, and Calcium Chloride. Note package size on bid. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients. 500 LB
023 BUTTER, Bulk (Made exclusively from milk or cream or both, with or without common salt, and with or without additional coloring matter, and containing not less than 80 percent by weight of milkfat). U.S. Grade AA, A, or B. As defined in 7 CFR 58.2621-2627. 30 LB COUNT CASE NO BULK. 600 LB
024 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. 1500 LB
025 Pickles, Sliced crosswise, crosscut or waffle cut style, Bulk, Dill, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (55 FR 11905). Grade A or B. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case or 5 gallon containers. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case 55 CS
026 Sugar, Brown, Light or Dark (CID A-A-20135D, Type II, Style A or B) 300 LB
027 Sugar, White (Refined), Powdered or Confectioners (CID A-A-20135D, Type I, Style C) 300 LB
028 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. PRE DEPOSIT MUFFIN, PREPACKED CINNAMON ROLLS 105000 EA
029 Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped, Enriched. (CID A-A-20143B, Type III, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). Each. 144 Count Case 50 CS
030 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. 18000 EA
031 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. 168 CS
032 Tomato, Paste, as defined in the standard of identity for tomato paste (21 CFR 155.191). Natural Tomato Soluble Solids ranging from extra heavy to medium concentration (28 to 39.3%). U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. 168 CS
033 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. 280 CS
034 Vegetable, Beans, Wax, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. 56 CS
035 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. 336 CS
036 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. 336 CS
037 Vegetable, Collard Greens, Canned, Grade U.S. No. 1. As defined in Title 7, 51.521. 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. 280 CS
038 Vegetable, Mixed (5-way mix including carrots, green beans, peas, corn, and lima beans), Canned, With Salt, Without Salt, No Sald Added, Low Sodium, or Other. (CID A-A-20120E, Type II, Style A, B, C, D, or E). Minimum drain weight of 64 oz. 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. 336 CS
039 Vegetable, Peas and Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Double Diced, or Strips. Peas not less than 50% of drained product and Carrots not less than 25% of drained weight. Minimum drain weight 70 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B or U.S. Extra Standard. 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. 336 CS
040 Vegetable, Peas, Sweet, Canned. U.S. Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.170. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per cas. State can or pouch on bid. 280 CS
041 Vegetable, Peppers, Jalapenos, Sliced. U.S. Grade, U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1, or U.S. No. 2. As defined in Title 7, 51.1282 - 1284. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. 56 CS
042 Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf of Sliced, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 51.990. 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. 280 CS
043 Vegetable, Potatoes, (TATER TOTS). Preformed, Precooked, Frozen, Institutional type, Round, Cross-sectional dimension 3/4 to 1" diameter. Length 1 to 1 1/2 inch, 47 - 54 units per pound. Unseasoned, seasoned with spices, or seasoned with spices and salt. (CID A-A-20038C, Pack Type II, Style A, Cross Sectional Dimension 1, Length i, Count A, Seasoning 2, 3, or 5. Cooking Method A). Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed and packed in the United State or Canada. 15000 LB
044 Tuna, Can or Flexible Pouch, Chunk, Light or White (Albacore), Packed in Water, Salt/Sodium Level Regular, No Sald Added, Very Low Sodium, or Low Sodium. (CID A-A-20155D, Type A or B, Form I, Color A or B, Packing Media 1, Salt/Sodium Level A, B, C, or D). Sodium content will not exceed 1.5% salt. Tuna can be a product of the U.S. or other Foreign Country that meets the requirements of 21 CFR 123.12. Product may contain soy and/or vegetable broth. Quote must specify size and packing of case and if quoting on cans or pouches. 56 CS
045 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. 10000 LB
046 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 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. 5000 LB
047 Meats, Beef Sandwich Steaks, Flaked, Chopped, Formed and Wafer Sliced; Beef Steaks, Sliced and Formed, Frozen; or Beef Slices, Frozen, IMPS 1138A, 1138B, or 1139. Steaks shall be prepared from boneless beef that complies with the material requirements of Item No. 136 or 139. The flaking, chopping, forming, and slicing process shall be in compliance with FSIS Regulations and shall produce steaks which are moderately fine textured. Product shall comply with fat content requirements of Item No. 136 or 139. Each steak shall consist of two or more thin slices weighing approximately one ounce each. No more than a minor amount of green/brown/gray rings shall be present. Steaks shall be packaged with paper separators between each steak. Slices shall be approximately 4.75 x 7.5 inches. No open bags. 2000 LB
048 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. Precooked Roast Beef. 5000 LB
049 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. 7000 LB
050 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. 15000 LB
051 Meats, Chicken, Leg Quarter, Raw, Whole, Ready to Cook, Frozen, IMPS P1031 Broiler Leg, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq, Unbreaded. "Whole Leg quarter" consists of a poultry thigh and drumstick (attached), with a portion of the back attached. . Delivered amounts of Leg Quarter portions can be random sizing, with the portion size not to be smaller than 10 ounce 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. 15000 LB
052 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. 15000 LB
053 Meats, Fish Fillets, Raw, Individually Quick Frozen, Unglazed, Skin-on, Skin-on (white side only), or Skin-off (skinless), Practically boneless fillet. U.S. Grade A or B. Acceptable types include Tilapia, Cod, Whiting, Haddock, Hake, Pollock, Flounder, Sole, Turbot, Plaice, or Halibut. (Grade Standards are separate for Cod, Flounder, Sole, and Haddock and must comply with those standards). Fillets are slices of practically boneless fish flesh of irregular size and shape, which are removed from the carcass by cuts made parallel to the backbone and sections of such fillets cut so as to facilitate packing. 100% net weight, No water or glaze weight added. Fish portion must meet weight requirements when thawed and drained, Delivered cases must be labeled 100% net weight. Manufacturer’s letters will not be accepted in lieu of labeling. Note type and size on bid. 4 to 7 oz. 200 LB
054 Meats, Fish, Alaska Pollock, Cod, or Other, Fillet Block, Single Frozen, Portion, Any Shape, Any Oven Ready Weight, Fried Fish Type, Composition (a) (Meets the requirements of U.S. Grade A [Portions – 65 percent by weight of fish flesh; all other fishery product types – 60 percent by weight of fish flesh]), Crumb Coated Breading, Unflavored. (CID A-A-20325, Fish Species I, II, or III, Style A, Type 2, Oven Ready Weight (a – d), Shape (1-3), Fried Fish Type (b), Composition (a), Coating (1). 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) 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. 500 LB
055 Meats, Turkey, Boneless, Skinless, Three Muscle Breast, Fully Cooked, Frozen. 8 – 9 lb range. May contain up to 25% solution of water. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused. 900 LB
056 Meats, Turkey Bacon, Smoked or Unsmoked, Chopped and reformed Turkey, Cured or Uncured, Any fat and sodium content. Size of package to be noted on bid. 1200 LB
057 Meats, Bologna, Beef, Turkey, Chicken, or combination thereof. IMPS 801. Artificial Casing, Frozen, 4” to 5” in Diameter. Finished products may not contain more than 30% fat or no more than 10% water, or a combination of 40% fat and added water, The finished 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 label by its common name. 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 FSIS Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. 1500 LB
058 Meats, Meatball, Beef and Turkey or Chicken, 1 oz., Fully Cooked, Frozen, No More than 20% Added Ingredients, No Organ Meat, finished 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 label by its common name, 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) Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. 1500 LB
059 Meats, Sausage, Breakfast, Cooked, Beef, Beef and Turkey (beef is predominant), or Beef and Chicken (beef is predominant). IMPS 817, Breakfast Sausage, Cooked, Type C or E (Patty or Link), Style C or D (Skinless or Collagen Casing), Shape Rectangular or Round, Class Smoked or Unsmoked, Formula D, P or P1 (Beef, Beef and Turkey, or Beef and Chicken). Breakfast sausage is a cooked patty or linked sausage. The meat components consist of moderately course-cut beef or moderately coarse-cut beef and poultry formulation. The links shall either be skinless or stuffed into collagen casings and shall be uniform in length and diameter. The patties shall be uniform in diameter. Use of artificial colors in the manufacture of any sausage item is not permitted. Product shall be delivered frozen. Size of links or patties to be local specification and size noted on bid. 3500 LB
060 Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Part-skim Mozzarella, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella, and Lite Mozzarella. As specified in the USDA Quality Specifications for Mozzarella Cheeses. The Cheeses may be in Loaf, Sliced, Shredded, or Diced forms. Milk fat ranging from not less than 45% on dry basis to 10.8% depending on type. Moisture content ranging from more than 45% to not more than 60% depending on type. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label. 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. 5000 LB
061 Milk Substitute/Shelf Stable Milk, Skim or Fat Free, Individual 8 Ounce Serving. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Must be processed under Ultra High Temperatures (UHT). Product can be a plant-based dairy substitute. 7000 EA
062 BISCUITS, 144 COUNT CASE 180 CS

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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.
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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.
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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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, 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.
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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.
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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 A complete delivery of all awarded items is expected to commence on January 2nd and completed no later than February 5th. 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 to vendors – This Opportunity is a Multiple Award opportunity based on best per line item pricing.
Delivery Deliveries may commence upon awards and must completed no later than 7/01/2019.

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Miami FL   33132

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