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 15B40223Q00000007 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-09-01 13:00:00.0 Eastern Time . This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Duluth, MN 55811 The FPC DULUTH requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, Paper Separation or IQF. Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. Beef must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or reground product to be used. Patties will not contain more than 20% fat, and will 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 ON THE LABEL. NO STAMPED/WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED. When trimmed beef cheek meat is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25%; NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT. Delivered cases must be labeled All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat %. Manufacturers letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Beef must have a rosy red appearance upon delivery or it will be rejected. 1 mil or thicker bags. No open bags. 5oz patties by the pound, 4000, LB; LI 002: Beef, Ground, 80/20, Ground Beef, 80/20, by the pound - Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, Frozen. Will consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. Beef must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or reground product to be used as raw material. Finished beef will not contain more than 20% fat, and will not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. BEEF MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE ON THE LABEL, NO STAMPED/WRITTEN DATES. When trimmed beef cheek meat is used in preparation, the amount of such meat will be limited to25%; NO ORGAN/TONGUE MEAT. Delivered cases must be labeled All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturers letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Beef must have a rosy appearance upon delivery. Beef 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., 4000, LB; LI 003: Beef, Roast Beef, Raw, Roast Beef, Raw, by the pound - Beef Roast, Raw Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B. Frozen, approximate weight range12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item., 2000, LB; LI 004: Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Tender/Breast Meat), Frozen, A or B quality per USDA, U. S. Classes, Standards & Grades for Poultry AMS 70.200 et seq. Boneless skinless breasts must be free of cartilage % fat. Boneless breasts (excluding the attached tenderloin) must be free of tendons. Tendons normally associated with tenderloins are permitted. Tenderloins/boneless, skinless parts must be free of blood clots bruises cuts tears & holes in the muscle tissue. Slight discoloration/separation of the muscle tissue is permitted on parts, provided it does not detract from the appearance. Boneless/ skinless parts may be diced. Dicing process must result in size reduced portions of meat that are intact, not mutilated, relatively uniform in size, and with surfaces relatively smooth. Unbreaded. Packed in poly bag boxes. All packaging and materials must be clean/new condition. Products produced/ labeled with any phrase containing under religious exemption will be refused., 2500, LB; LI 005: Chicken, Breast, Boneless, 4000, LB; LI 006: Italian Sausage, Pork, Pork and Turkey (pork is predominant) or Pork and Chicken (pork is predominant), Sweet, Links. Italian sausageis a fresh, uncooked, linked product. The meat components shall be chopped or ground to a moderately course texture. The sausageitself (or interior cut surface of links) is moderately coarse in texture with a uniform color ranging from medium to dark reddish-brownwith evenly distributed fat particles. The links shall be in a natural hog or collagen casing 5 to 6 inches in length. Links shall bemoderately uniform in length and diameter. IMPS 818, Italian Sausage, Formula D, P2 or P3, Flavoring B, Type E. Product will bedelivered frozen. Product will NOT contain SOY, 1500, LB; LI 007: Pork Roast, Pork Shoulder, Boston Butt, Boneless, Raw, IMPS 406A, Frozen, No Paper Wrapping, Weight Range A or B, 4 to 8 lb,Quote MUST indicate average roast weight of quoted item. No picnics allowed., 2500, LB; LI 008: Margarine, Reddies, All Vegetable. 90 patties per lb on paper chips, 12 lbs per case= 1080EA. Margarine shall comply with all applicable Federalregulations including those contained in the Food And Drug Standard of Identity for Margarine (21 CFR Part 166) and must conform toUSDA 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., 50, EA; LI 009: Margarine, Bulk, 30 lb case, 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.Remove from weekly produce., 100, CS; LI 010: Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped, Enriched, 200 PER CASE. (CID A-A-20143B, Type III, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). Each. State case count on bid., 30, CS; LI 011: 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., 56, CS; LI 012: Hominy Grits, Enriched, White or Yellow, Regular, Unflavored (CID A-A-20035E, Type I or II, Style A, Flavor 1). 50 LB BAG, 50, LB; LI 013: 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. State can or pouch on bid., 56, CS; LI 014: Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Type, 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; LI 015: 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, 56, CS; LI 016: Lime Juice, Quarts, 36, QT; LI 017: Pasta, Enriched Egg Noodles, Ribbon Shaped Noodles or Large Bow Shaped Noodles. (CID A-A-20063D, Type I or Type II, Style B, Flour 1-5, Egg products a or b, Packaging size (5)-(8), Agricultural practice (a)). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 100, LB; LI 018: 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). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 100, LB; LI 019: 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., 100, LB; LI 020: 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). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 100, LB; LI 021: Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type VI, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). Packaging: 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 100, LB; LI 022: Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type XIII, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 100, LB; LI 023: 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 case. State can or pouch on bid, 56, CS; LI 024: Chips, Potato, 1 oz sealed individual package, various flavors. Note case count and flavors in bid, 60 CT CS, 50, CS; LI 025: Oils, Salad, Vegetable, Canola (rapeseed), Corn, Cottonseed, Olive (refined), Peanut, Safflower, Soybean, Sesame, Sunflower, or any other vegetable oils or combinations of these oils. (CID A-A-20091E, Type II, Style 1, Saturated fat level a, Agricultral practice (i)). Gallons, Half Gallons, 5 Gallon Containers, or 35 lb Containers. Note size of container and case size on bid., 60, GAL; LI 026: Shortening, General Purpose, (CID A-A 20100D, Type I). The general purpose shortening must be prepared from deodorized vegetable fats and oils, which include, but are not limited to, palm oil, palm kernel oil, canola oil, or a combination of these oils. The general purpose shortening may be processed by hydrogenation or interesterification. The product may contain antioxidants. Antifoaming agents must not be incorporated into the shortening. 50 pound block., 60, LB; LI 027: Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf or 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, 56, CS; LI 028: omatoes, 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, 56, CS; LI 029: Tortilla Chips, Corn, Round or Triangular, Enriched, Shelf Stable, Table Ready (CID A-A-20143B, Type II, Style A, Enrichment type I). Bulk packaged., 30, CS; LI 030: Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.) Specify Item, size, and case count on bid, 15000, EA; LI 031: Tortillas, Wheat, White with spices or herbs, or Other, 7 10 in diameter, 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., 7500, EA; LI 032: Vegetable, Potatoes, French Fries, Frozen, Institutional type, Straight Cut, Crinkle Cut, Slices, or Strips. Strips will be 3/8 x 3/8, 1/2 x 1/4, or 3/8 x 3/4 inch and be Extra Long, Long, or Medium (at least 50% or more are 2 inches or longer. FRYABLE or OVENABLE. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy or U.S. Grade B. As defined in Title 7 62.2391-2405. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. Examples of acceptable types also includes wedges, waffle cut, and steak cut, 120, CS; LI 033: 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., 1500, EA; LI 034: Flour, All Purpose wheat flour, or Bakers Wheat Flour, Unbleached or Bleached. (CID A-A-20126H, Type I (Class 1-3), II (Class 1-2) orIII (Class 1-5) VI, Style A or Style B, Protein level a-d, Packaging type 1) Size g-j, Agricultural practice i ), 100, LB; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Sellers 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 https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, FPC DULUTH intends to document bids online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to document pricing. Sellers may submit bids during the specified period of time. FPC DULUTH 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 Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at
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[email protected]. Use of Unison Marketplace: 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. 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. 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. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid/Offer MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of Buy, unless otherwise indicated. 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. 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. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. 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). 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
[email protected] 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. 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 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 sellers Bid/Proposal/Quotation to be evaluated for award. FAR 52.211-6. 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. Notice to vendors This Opportunity is a Multiple Award opportunity based on best per line item pricing.