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 15B5092100000005 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 2021-06. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on: 2021-08-27 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time . This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Fort Worth, TX 76119 The DOJ BOP Field Offices- FMC FORT WORTH requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3, 4500, LB; LI 002: Beans, Dry, Kidney or Red, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3, 2000, LB; LI 003: Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3, 1500, LB; LI 004: Beans, Dry, Lentils. Whole. U.S. Grde 1-3, 500, LB; LI 005: Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grained MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light 50lb bags, 12500, LB; LI 006: Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type I, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.113 and 21 CFR 139.135. 20 to 40 lb sealed bags., 800, LB; LI 007: Pasta, Lasagna Noodles, Curl or Flat Form, whole or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type VIII, Class 1 of 2,Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 20 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 800, LB; LI 008: Pasta, Macaroni, Rotini Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type V, Style A, B, C, or D). 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., 800, LB; LI 009: 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., 1600, LB; LI 010: Pasta, Enriched Egg Noodles, Ribbon Shaped Noodles or Large Bow Shaped Noodles. (CID A-A-20063C, Type I or Type II, Style B). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 1000, LB; LI 011: Hominy Grits, Enriched, White or Yellow, Regular (CID AA-20035D, Type I or II, Style A)., 2500, LB; LI 012: Cereal, Rolled Oats, Quick cooking, Unflavored, Any Style, Any container size (CID A-A-20090F, Type II, Flavor A, Style 1 - 3), 4000, LB; LI 013: Soy Protein Products (SPP), Meat Flavor, Bits or Crumbles. Soy Protein Products (SPP) covered by this specification are food products produced by the reduction or removal from soybeans of certain of the major non-protein constituents (water, oil, carbohyd rates) in a manner to achieve a protein content of: -in the case of soy protein flour (SPF) 50% or more and less that 65% - in the case of soy protein concentrate (SPC) 65% or more and less that 90% -in the case of soy protein isolate (SPI) 90% or more. The protein content is calculated on a dry weight basis excluding added vitamins, mineral, amino acids and food additives. Product comes dehydrated, in bulk packaging. Product will not contain any animal by products or ingredents. BEEF, 300, LB; LI 014: Shortening, General Purpose, (CID A-A 20100D, Type I). Shortening will consist only of partially hydrogenated deodorized vegetable oil or blends of vegetable oils. Product shall not contain antioxidants or antifoaming agents. Smoke point meets or exceeds, 2500, LB; LI 015: Sugar, Brown, Light or Dark (CID A-A-20135D, Type 11, Style A or B), 500, LB; LI 016: Sugar, White (Refined), Granulated (fine, extra fine, or super fine) (CID A-A-20135D, Type I, Style A or B)., 2000, LB; LI 017: Syrup, Table, Regular (CID A-A-20124D, Type IV, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E). Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180. Each. Individuals are 1 TO 2 oz. 200 to 500 per case., 58600, EA; LI 018: Syrup, Table, Regular (CID A-A-20124D, Type IV, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E.) Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case REGULAR OR MAPLE, 139, CS; LI 019: Pizza, Prepared, Frozen, Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese (Regular, Lite or Low-moisture part skim as indicated in 21 CFR 133.144, 133.158, and 133.113), Enriched wheat or whole wheat crust, Round Individual, Individually Quick Frozen. (CID A-A-20277, Type I, Style of Pizza A, Type of Cheese 1, 2, 3, or 7, Crust a or b, Shape 1, cut b; Shape 2, cut b; Shape 3, cut d, e, or f; or Shape 4.) INDIVIDUAL ROUND 5 TO 6 OUNCE CHEESE PIZZA ONLY 72 TO 96 PER CASE. Ingredients: Pizza will consist of a dough crust, tomato sauce, cheese and spices. The dough crust will contain enriched flour and yeast and/or other leavening agents. The sauce shall be prepared from peeled and cored tomatoes, tomato puree, and/or tomato paste; water; and spices, including salt; and/or other ingredients as appropriate. Product shall be manufactured not more than 180 days prior to delivery. Bid Quote MUST indicate actual portion weight, dimensions, & case pack., 6720, EA; LI 020: Tortillas, Wheat, White with spices or herbs, or Other. 5 to 6" in diameter, Round Shelf stable, refrigerated, or frozen, Table Ready. (CID A-A-201438, Type 1, Style B, C, or E, Size 7, 8, or 9, Shape a, Enrichment type I, Product state a, c, or d, Cook s tate I). 360 per case 5 TO 6 INCH, 83360, EA; LI 021: 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 per case .., 70, CS; LI 022: 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 c rops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans, 392, CS; LI 023: 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 hav e been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans, 224, CS; LI 024: 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 packe d in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans, 392, CS; LI 025: 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, 56, CS; LI 026: Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend mix including carrots, green beans, peas, corn, and lima beans), Canned, With Salt, Without Salt, No Said Added, Low Sodium, or Other. (CID A-A-20120E, Type II, Style A, B, C, D, or E). Minimum drain weight of 64 oz. Origin ated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans, 112, CS; LI 027: Vegetable, Mushrooms, Brown, Buttons, Sliced Whole, Random Sliced Whole, Sliced Buttons, or Stems and Pieces. Minimum drain weight 58 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, or U.S. Extra Standard. 6/#10 cans, 56, CS; LI 028: 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, 56, CS; LI 029: 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. OVENABLE. (Instructions on how to prepare in the oven/fryer are acceptable) 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. 30 lb cases, 7080, LB; LI 030: 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 11, 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.30 LB CASES OVEN READY, 3600, LB; LI 031: Tuna, Can Chunk, Light or White (Albacore), Packed in Water, Salt/Sodium Level Regular, No Said 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. 6/66 ounce cans only. TERA BRAND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, 100, CS; LI 032: 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., 6000, LB; LI 033: Meats, Beef Roast, BeefTop or Bottom Round, IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 1718, 180. Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item., 5780, LB; LI 034: 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 sizereduced 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., 12500, LB; LI 035: 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. Un breaded. 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., 9000, LB; LI 036: Meats, Fish Fillets, Raw, Breaded, Individually Quick Frozen, Unglazed, Skin-off (skinless), Practically boneless fillet. U.S. Grade A or B (per Grades of Frozen Raw Breaded Fish Portions). Acceptable types include Tilapia, Cod, Whiting, Haddock, Hake, Pollock, Flounder, Sole, Turbot, Plaice, or Halibut. Frozen raw breaded portions are clean, wholesome, uniformly shaped, unglazed masses of cohering pieces (not ground) of fish flesh coated with breading and contain not less than 75 percent, by weight, of fish flesh. Fish portion must meet weight requirements when thawed and drained, Must specify if block cut or not block cut on bid. Note type and size on bid. 4 OUNCE BREADED UNIFORM SIZE AND SHAPE, 2000, LB; LI 037: Meats, 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. AVERAGE WEIGHT 8 LBS, 1100, LB; LI 038: Meats,Turkey, Boneless, Roast, Raw, Natural, Boned Rolled and Tied, netted, roasting pack or other appropriate packaging. Breast meat or breast/thigh meat (8-12 lb each) or whole muscle thigh meat (4-5 lb each). Skin (Maximum) 12.5%. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to "under religious exemption" will be refused., 1070, LB; LI 039: Meats, Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Beef, 6 inch, 10:1 Ratio (must specify weight ratio on bid), Skinless, Without non-meat binders and extenders or With non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, wheat, rice, soy flour, or soy protein concentrate. (IMPS 800, Major Ingredient Dor Dl OR CID A-A-20341, Meat Species II, Size A, Ratio 1, Non-meat binders and extenders (a) or (b). The finished product shall not contain more than 30 percent fat or no more than 10 percent added water, or a combination of 40 percent fat and added water. Non-meat binders and extenders may be used up to 3.5 percent or isolated soy protein may be used up to 2 percent in the frankfurters per 9 CFR § 424.21 (c). 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) Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer's letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. ALL BEEF 10:1, 1000, LB; LI 040: Cheese, Cheddar, U.S. Grade AA or 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 19.500). Manufacturer's letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling Shredded Coarse Packaging: 20 LB sealed Bags or containers. REAL CHEESE ONLY, 2632, LB; LI 041: COUNTRY GRAVY MIX-25 LB BAGS, 2550, LB; LI 042: Bread, Roll, Enriched, Finger (Hot Dog), Wheat, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless. (CID A-A-20053B, Type I, Class of Roll D, Style of Roll 3, Bake Type a, Slice Type i, Product State a, Seed type I}. Fresh bread shall be delivered within 48 hours after baking. State type and package size on bid., 720, EA; LI 043: Bread, Roll, Enriched, Sandwich WHOLE WHEAT HAMBURGER, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless. {CID A-A-20053B, Type I, Class of Roll C, Style of Roll 2, 3, or 4, Bake Type a, Slice Type i, Product State a, Seed type I}. Fresh bread shall be delivered within 48 hours after baking. State type and package size on bid., 5790, EA; LI 044: KOSHER WHOLE WHEAT Bread, Unseasoned, Fresh, Any Loaf Size, Pan Baked, Sandwich, Sliced, Enriched, Seedless. (CID A-A-20052B, Type I, Style B, Type II, or Type Ill, Style B, Product State 1, Loaf Size a-e, Bake Type i, Shape b, Slice Type I, Enrichment Type A, Seed Type 2). Fresh bread shall be delivered within 48 hours after baking. State type and loaf size on bid., 7960, EA; LI 045: Meats, Burritos, Prepared, Frozen, Lunch/Dinner, Beef and Bean with Red or Green Chilies, Non-Fried Oven Ready, Any Size, Any Fat Range. (CID A-A-20292, Type II, Flavor B & E, Size 9, Any Fat Range). The prepared burritos shall have a flour tortilla rolled around the filling and have tucked ends. Size of burrito to be local specification and size noted on bid. 5 to 7 oz, 6720, EA; 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.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DOJ BOP Field Offices- FMC FORT WORTH intends to document bids online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison Marketplace. 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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 each line item(s) they are able to provide 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. 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). 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. 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
[email protected]. 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 seller’s Bid/Proposal/Quotation to be evaluated for award. FAR 52.211-6.