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 15B50921Q00000001_01 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 2020-09. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333241 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: 2020-09-14 16:00:00.0 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: 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., 1620, LB; LI 002: 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, 3860, LB; LI 003: Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Any type, any style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000D, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). 2 OUNCE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGES Specify case count and type of cereal on bid. Type of cereal may be specified locally, 8000, EA; LI 004: Cereal, Rolled Oats, Quick cooking, Unflavored, Any Style, Any container size (CID A-A-20090F, Type II, Flavor A, Style 1 - 3), 6600, LB; LI 005: 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, 154, LB; LI 006: Pimentos, Canned, as such product is defined in the Standards of Identity for Canned Pimintos (21 CFR 155.200). Pieces, Slices, Diced or Chopped. US Grade A (US Fancy) or Grade C (US Standard). 6 #10 cans only, 56, CS; LI 007: Sugar, White (Refined), Powdered or Confectioners (CID A-A-20135D, Type I, Style C), 400, LB; LI 008: 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-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). 360 per case 5 TO 6 INCH, 73264, EA; LI 009: Tortilla Chips, Corn, Round or Triangular, Enriched, Shelf Stable, Table Ready (CID A-A-20143B, Type II, Style A, Shape a or c, Enrichment type I, Product state a, Cook state I). INDIVIDUAL BAGS 1.5 TO 2 OUNCES, 10380, EA; LI 010: 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. 200 per case, 64944, EA; LI 011: 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, 130, CS; LI 012: 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, 504, CS; LI 013: 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, 224, CS; LI 014: 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, 336, 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, 56, CS; LI 016: Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend 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, 112, CS; LI 017: 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 018: 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, 1500, LB; LI 019: 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.30 LB CASES OVEN READY, 1500, LB; LI 020: Fruit, Peaches (Clingstone or Freestone), Canned, Standards of Identity contained in 21 CFR 145.170 and 145.71. Halves, Halved, Quarters, Quartered, Slices, Sliced, Dice, or Diced, U.S. Grade A, B, or C. Packed in light sytup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case UNSWEETENED., 46, CS; LI 021: Sauce, Worcestershire. (CID A-A-20099C). 4/1 gallon plastic containers per case., 40, CS; LI 022: 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; LI 023: 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. 5 OUNCE BEEF PATTIE ONLY, 9000, LB; LI 024: 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., 1807, LB; LI 025: Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, Thigh, 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 thighs must be free of cartilage, fat, tendons, blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and holes in the muscle tissue 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, 15119, LB; LI 026: Meats, Chicken, Filet, Patty, 4-5 oz Any Cooked Weight, Whole Muscle, Chunked and Formed, or Ground/Chopped and Formed, No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% white meat, Breaded, Uniform in Shape. (CID A-A-20276A, Type VI, Style A - C, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). Individually Quick Frozen. Vegetable oil shall be used as the frying medium. Combined batter and breading shall not exceed 30% by weight and will be evenly coated. Finished meat product may not contain more than 3.5% nonmeat 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 product's label by its common name. All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement 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., 5000, LB; LI 027: 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. 5 OZ OVEN READY UNIFORM PORTIONS., 8000, LB; LI 028: 5 OUNCE BEEF STEAKS, 1000, LB; LI 029: SOUP, FROZEN CREAM OF POTATO, 5820, LB; LI 030: 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 Potato- 4 ounce weight – Mixed Vegetables, 192, EA; LI 031: Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal consisting of:double wrapped - 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 - 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., 24, EA; LI 032: Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice Meal consisting of:- 4oz Weight – Cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients)- 2ox Weight – Sweet Hawaiian Sauce- 5oz Weight – Cooked White Rice- 4oz Weight – Green Beans, 204, EA; LI 033: 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 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, 108, EA; LI 034: 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, 84, 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. 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