SOLICITATION NOTICE
89 -- Canned Vegtables
- Notice Date
- 6/11/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- FCI Cumberland, Cumberland, MD 21502
- ZIP Code
- 21502
- Solicitation Number
- RFQP01071300042
- Response Due
- 6/21/2013
- Archive Date
- 12/18/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822
- E-Mail Address
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Clientservices@fedbid.com;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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 RFQP01071300042 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 2005-66. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311421 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.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-06-21 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Cumberland, MD 21502 The Federal Bureau of Prisons requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Carrots, 6#10 cans, Vegetable, Carrots, Diced or Sliced, Canned, 6 - #10 Cans per Case, Packed to standard U. S. Grade B or Better, Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States, Minimum Drain Weight 6. 280 cases., 1, EA; LI 002: Green Beans, 6#10 cans, Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Blue Lake Variety, Cut, 6 - #10 Cans per Case, Packed to standard of U. S. Grade B or Better, Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States, Min. 280 cases., 1, EA; LI 003: Green Collard, 6#10 cans, Vegetable, Greens, Collard, 6 - #10 Cans per Case, Packed to standard US Grade B or Better, Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States. Standard Reference Title CFR 52. 112 cases., 1, EA; LI 004: Mixed Vegetable, 6#10 cans, Vegetables, Mixed, 6 - #10 Cans per Case, Packed to standard of CID A-A-20120D, Minimum Drain Weight 65 oz. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States. 280 Cases., 1, EA; LI 005: Sauce, Soy, 4- 1 Gallon Plastic containers per case, CID A-A-20087C, Type I. 24 Cases. 24 Cases., 1, EA; LI 006: Spinach, 6-#10 cans, cut, US grade a, Originated from crops that have been grown, processed, and packed in the US. 224 Cases., 1, EA; LI 007: Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel, Canned, Packed to standard U. S. Grade B or Better, Golden, Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, 6 - #10 Cans. 280 cases., 1, EA; LI 008: Pizza/Spaghetti sauce, 6-#10 cans. 224 Cases., 1, EA; LI 009: Vegetable, Sauerkraut, 6 - #10 Cans per Case, Shredded, U. S. Grade A or U. S. Fancy, 56 Cases., 1, EA; LI 010: Broccoli, Frozen, by the pound. 4,000 lbs., 1, EA; LI 011: Tomato, Paste, 6 - #10 Cans per Case, U. S. Grade A, U. S. Standards for Grades,. 112 Cases., 1, EA; LI 012: Tomato, Crushed, Peeled, Tomato Soluble Solids (TSS) 12% or Greater; Color, Flavor, Oder to be equivalent to Grade A for Tomato Puree; 6 - #10 Cans per Case, Minimum Drain Weight 63.5 oz., Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.5168 168 Cases, 1, EA; LI 013: Tomato, Diced, Tomato Soluble Solids (TSS) 12% or Greater; Color, Flavor, Oder to be equivalent to Grade A for Tomato Puree; 6 - #10 Cans per Case, Minimum Drain Weight 63.5 oz., Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.5168 224 cases, 1, EA; LI 014: Vegetable, Potatoes, White, French Fries, Frozen 30 lb cases, Grade A, Ovenable, Crinkle cut or Straight Cut, 3/8? X 3/8? or ?? X ??.30% to 34% solids, Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada,Grade standard reference title 7 CFR 52.2395 500 cases., 1, EA; LI 015: Syrup, Imitation Maple, Regular Style, Thick, 4 - 1 Gallon Plastic Containers per Case 240 Cases., 1, EA; LI 016: Peanut Butter, Packaging: 30 lb case, Regular, Stabilized, Non-fortified, CID A-A-20328A, Style I, Class A, Texture 1, Type A. 30 Cases., 1, EA; LI 017: Vegetable, Peas and Carrots Mixed, Packed to standard US Grade B or Better, Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, Carrots to be Diced, Peas not less than 50% ofdrained weight, Carrots not less than 25%, 6 - #10 Cans per Case, Minimum Drain Weight 70 oz., Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.6203 224 Cases., 1, EA; LI 018: Relish, Pickle, Sweet, Bulk, Cured, 4 - 1 Gallon Plastic containers per case 48 Cases., 1, EA; LI 019: Sliced pickles, 4-1 gallonw plastic containers. 96 Cases., 1, EA; LI 020: Pie filling, Apple 6-#10 Cans. 56 Cases, 1, EA; LI 021: Pineapple Tidbits, Canned, 6-#10 Cans. 56 Cases., 1, EA; LI 022: Tomato Catsup, 6 - #10 Cans per Case, US Grade A, U. S. Standards for Grades, 168 cases., 1, 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.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 clientservices@fedbid.com. 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 clientservices@fedbid.com.Use 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. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. 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. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Cumberland, MD 21502
- Zip Code: 21502
- Zip Code: 21502
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