AMENDMENT NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is RFQP03061300015 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-65. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 112120 with a small business size standard of $0.75M.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-03-08 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Catano, PR 00962 The Federal Bureau of Prisons requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Cheese, Pasteurized Process Cheese American , (Real Cheese, Not Imitation) As specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, TITLE 21 , CHAPTER I, SUBCHAPTER B, PART 133-CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS, Subpart B, 133.173, 4/5 lb or 6/5 lb Loaf/Blocks per Case. 160 Slices per 5 lb. Loaf/block, Stack Pack, Medium Blend, Yellow in Color, Sliced. Each of theingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label. - QTY 1500 LB, 1, LOT; LI 002: Cheese, Cheddar, Natural, Mild. Yellow, (Real Cheese, Not Imitation) As specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, TITLE 21 . CHAPTER I, SUBCHAPTER B, PART 133 - CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS, Subpart B, 133.1 1 3 Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse, Rineless, Aged 30-60 Days. Milk Fat Solids: 50% Minimum, Moisture 39% Maximum, Wisconsin Grade A or Equivalent, ?Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label. - QTY 1400 LB, 1, LOT; LI 003: Cheese, Mozzarella, Part Skim, (Real Cheese, Not Imitation) As specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, TITLE 21. CHAPTER I, SUBCHAPTER B, PART 133-CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS, Subpart B, 133.156 Loaf/Block or Shredded, Low Moisture, Milk Fat in Solids: 40% Minimum. Moisture 52% Maximum, Wisconsin Grade A or Equivalent, Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label. - QTY 1400 LB, 1, LOT; LI 004: Cheese, Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Mixed, Grated, Italian Style, 12-1lb Containers per case. - QTY 25 CS, 1, LOT; LI 005: Margarine, Bulk, All Vegetable, must Conform to USDA Specifications for Vegetable Oil Margarine, The margarine shall be made from one or more of the following vegetable oils; canola, safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, or peanut oil. "not cold pressed, expeller pressed, or extruded" - QTY 1500 LB, 1, LOT; LI 006: Milk, Nonfat Dry, Fortified with Vitamins A and D, Low Heat, CID A-A-20085C Type II, Class A - QTY 3750 LB, 1, LOT; LI 007: Margarine, 5 gm, Reddle, All Vegatable, 90 Patties per lb, on Ppaer Chips, 12 lbs per case, must Conform to USDA Specification for Vegetables Oil Margine. The margine shall be made from one of the following vegetables oils; canola, safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, or peanut oil. "not cold pressed, expeller pressed, or extruded" - QTY 240 LB, 1, LOT; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Federal Bureau of Prisons is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. An award will be made to a responsive offeror (who submits all required submissions on time), whose past performance does not pose a risk to the Government, and whose offer is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). An offer is technically acceptable if its technical capabilities conform to the Government's Statement of Work or listed specs whichever is applicable to the buy. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL FAR 52.211-6 Aug. 1999 (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal", the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government?s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must: (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by? (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an ?equal? product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. NO SUBSTITUTIONS, EXACT MATCH ONLY.The vendor may not substitute any item/service listed on this order without prior written approval from the 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 RFQ. Items/services that do not conform to descriptions and part numbers found in this RFQ will be rejected at the time of delivery causing a return at the vendor's expense. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination OCONUS (Outside CONtinental U.S.). No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award.