SOLICITATION NOTICE
89 -- 89--FCI Mendota - 3rd QTR Subsistence Order
- Notice Date
- 2/18/2021 11:59:16 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 311999
— All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FCI MENDOTA MENDOTA CA 93640 USA
- ZIP Code
- 93640
- Solicitation Number
- 15B62021Q00000005
- Response Due
- 3/5/2021 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/01/2021
- Point of Contact
- Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;
- E-Mail Address
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marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com
(marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- 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 15B62021Q00000005 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 2021-03. 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 sellers 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: 2021-03-05 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Mendota, CA 93640 The DOJ BOP Field Offices- FCI MENDOTA requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Tuna, Can, Chunk, Light or White (Albacore), Packed in Water, Salt/Sodium Level Regular, No Salt 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. Quote must specify can size and packing of cans per case., 120, EA; LI 002: 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. 6oz Patty., 4000, LB; LI 003: 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 to 25%; 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., 2500, LB; LI 004: Beef Roast, Raw Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B. Frozen, approximate weight range 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item., 3500, LB; LI 005: Chicken, Leg Quarter, Raw, Whole, Ready to Cook, Frozen, IMPS P1031 Broiler Leg, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq, Unbreaded. ""Whole Leg quarter"" consists of a poultry thigh and drumstick (attached), with a portion of the back attached. Delivered amounts of Leg Quarter portions can be random sizing, with the portion size not to be smaller than 10 ounce 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., 20000, LB; LI 006: Meat, Chicken, Filet, Whole Muscle, No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% White meat, Breaded, CID A-A-20276A, Type VI, Style A, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). IQF. Vegetable oil shall be used as the frying medium. Combined batter & breading will not exceed 30% by weight and will be evenly coated. Finished meat product will not contain more than 3.5% non-meat 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 will be listed in the ingredients statement in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA FSIS Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer�s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. 3 to 5 oz Patty., 3000, LB; LI 007: 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., 10000, LB; LI 008: 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. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid. Fish Patty, Breaded, 4 to 7oz patty., 2300, LB; LI 009: Italian Sausage, Pork, Pork and Turkey (pork is predominant) or Pork and Chicken (pork is predominant), Sweet, Links. Italian sausage is a fresh, uncooked, linked product. The meat components shall be chopped or ground to a moderately course texture. The sausage itself (or interior cut surface of links) is moderately coarse in texture with a uniform color ranging from medium to dark reddish-brown with evenly distributed fat particles. The links shall be in a natural hog or collagen casing 5 to 6 inches in length. Links shall be moderately uniform in length and diameter. IMPS 818, Italian Sausage, Formula D, P2 or P3, Flavoring B, Type E. Product will be delivered frozen. Product will NOT contain SOY., 500, LB; LI 010: Turkey, Boneless, Roast, Raw, Natural, Boned Rolled and Tied, netted or in roasting pack. 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., 600, LB; LI 011: 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 (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers., 1600, LB; LI 012: Cheese Shredded, Pounds, 80, LB; LI 013: Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Wheat, Bran Flakes, made from Whole grains or combination of whole and refined grains. (CID A-A- 20000D, Type I, Class 5, Grain Composition A). Bulk package range 12 to 40 lb case. Specify case weight on bid., 2000, LB; LI 014: Sugar Substitute, Non-Carbohydrate, Saccharin, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Sucralose, Neotame, or Rebaudioside A, Granular, Packaged in Envelopes/ Packets. (CID A-A-20178C, Types I-VI, Style A, Package 1). Each individual is .80 to 1.0 Gram. State case count on bid., 20, CS; LI 015: Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped, Enriched. (CID A-A-20143B, Type III, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). Each. State case count on bid., 200, CS; LI 016: Spice, Basil, Sweet, Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product, Pure Spice - no additives or extenders. All delivered product must be labeled with ingredients. ONE POUND PACKAGES ONLY, 5, LB; LI 017: Beans, Dry, Black Eyed Peas, U.S. Grade 1 - 3., 200, LB; LI 018: Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 � 3., 3500, LB; LI 019: Beans, Kidney or Red, Canned, In Brine, Meatless, Light or Dark Red. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I or IV, Class C, D, E, or I, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case., 5, CS; LI 020: Beans, Dry, Navy, Whole, CID A-A-20337, Type II, Class 7, 500, LB; LI 021: Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 � 3., 3500, LB; LI 022: Vegetable, Beets, Canned, Whole, Slices, Quarters, 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 Identify 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 per case. CAN ONLY, 56, CS; LI 023: Spices, Pepper, Black, Ground. (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class X, Form 1). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure � no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. ONE POUND PACKAGES ONLY, 100, LB; LI 024: 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 per case. CAN ONLY, 112, CS; LI 025: Hominy Grits, Enriched, White or Yellow, Regular (CID A-A-20035D, Type I or II, Style A). 50 Pound Containers., 5, EA; LI 026: Cereal, Rolled Oats, Quick cooking, Unflavored, Any Style, Any container size (CID A-A-20090F, Type II, Flavor A, Style 1 � 3). 50 Pound Containers, 5, EA; LI 027: 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 per case. CAN ONLY, 112, CS; LI 028: Powdered Cornbread Mix, CID A-A-20181B, Type 5, Class 3. 50 Pound Containers., 1000, LB; LI 029: Dressing, Salad, Pourable, Reduced Fat, or Fat Free, Italian, Creamy Style. (CID A-A-20162B, Type III or IV, Class C, Creamy Style). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Note Class on bid. ITALIAN, 100, GAL; LI 030: Spices, Garlic, Powder. From dehydrated garlic bulb ground to a find powder after the milling process. 100% air dried garlic. Appearance and Flavor Cream Brown Fine Powder with the Characteristic odor and flavor of garlic. No off notes. Texture � A dry medium fine granular powder, slightly fibrous. Moisture less than 12%. Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure � no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. ONE POUND PACKAGES ONLY, 100, LB; LI 031: 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 per case. CAN ONLY, 168, CS; LI 032: 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 per case. CAN ONLY, 56, CS; LI 033: Lime Juice, Quarts, 100, EA; LI 034: Vegetable, Mixed (5-way mix including carrots, green beans, peas, corn, and lima beans), Canned, With Salt, Without Salt, No Salt 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 per case. CAN ONLY, 112, CS; LI 035: Vegetable, Mushrooms, Brown, Buttons, Sliced Whole, Random Sliced Whole, Sliced Buttons, or Steams 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 or pouches per case. CAN ONLY, 56, CS; LI 036: Spices, Oregano, Ground or Crushed. (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class U, Form 1 or 3). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure � no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. ONE POUND PACKAGES ONLY, 10, LB; LI 037: 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., 500, LB; LI 038: Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular, (CID A-A-20062E, Type I, 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., 1000, LB; LI 039: 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., 500, LB; LI 040: 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., 980, LB; LI 041: 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 per case. CAN ONLY, 56, CS; LI 042: Spices, Pepper, Red, Ground or Crushed. (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class Z, Form 1 or 3). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure � no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. ONE POUND PACKAGES ONLY, 20, LB; LI 043: Rice, U.S. Grade No. 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light, 2500, LB; LI 044: Salt, Food Grade or Table, Iodized. Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure � no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. Product may contain an Anti-Caking Agent. Bulk. Specify package size on bid., 500, LB; LI 045: 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 per case. CAN ONLY, 112, CS; LI 046: Tomato, Paste, as defined in the standard of identity for tomato paste (21 CFR 155.191). Natural Tomato Soluble Solids ranging from extra heavy to medium concentration (28 to 39.3%). U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans per case. CAN ONLY, 56, CS; LI 047: Tomato, Crushed, Peeled, Tomato Soluble Solids (TSS) 12% or Greater; Color, Flavor, Odor to be equivalent to Grade A for Tomato Puree; Minimum Drain Weight 63.5 oz., Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.5168, 6/#10 Cans per case. CAN ONLY, 56, CS; LI 048: 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. CAN ONLY, 224, CS; LI 049: Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.) 3 to 5 oz., 25000, EA; LI 050: 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 ONLY. 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., 4500, LB; LI 051: Pastries, Breakfast Cakes, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, (Muffins, Bagels, Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls, etc.) Specify Item, size, and case count on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds. 3 to 5 oz., 60000, EA; LI 052: 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 Vegan alternative for chicken patty. Product will not contain any animal by products or ingredients. 4oz Soy Chicken Patty., 1998, EA; LI 053: Vegetable, Potatoes, (TATER TOTS) Preformed, Precooked, Frozen, Institutional type, Round, Cross-sectional dimension � to 1� diameter, Length 1 to 1 � inch, 47 � 54 units per pound, Unseasoned, seasoned with spices, or seasoned with spices and salt. Ovenbaked. (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 States or Canada., 4500, LB; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Offerers 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- FCI MENDOTA intends to document bids online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to document pricing. Offerers may submit bids during the specified period of time. DOJ BOP Field Offices- FCI MENDOTA 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 Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com.Offerers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process.Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.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. To ensure compliance with the Prompt Pay Act and the Bureau of Prisons Program Statement P2011.13, the following items should be invoiced together on the same invoice due to specific payment due dates as prescribed: -Meat and Meat Food Products, Eggs, and Fresh or Frozen Fish or Seafood: due no later than 7 days after date of delivery. -Perishable agricultural commodities (fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables): Not later than 10 days after date of delivery, unless another payment date is specified in the contract. -Dairy products and food products prepared from edible fats or oils: Not later than 10 days after receipt of a proper invoice. -Charge Account Purchases: 30 days after receipt of the statement. -All other goods and services: On the date(s) specified in the contract. If a payment due date is not specified, 30 days after the start of the payment period. Failure to invoice as such may result in payment being made within the longest time period available for the products as billed on the invoice. Delivery of all awarded items will occur between Thursday, April 1, 2021 and Friday, April 16, 2021. Delivery of all awarded items will occur at the Food Service Warehouse. The Food Service Warehouse hours of operation and contact number are listed below. Vendors may request a delivery extension prior to the last date of delivery by contacting the Contracting Office of FCI Mendota at 559-274-4000 during local business hours: 0800hrs - 1600hrs. An extension may be granted, after appropriate consideration, up to a maximum of ten business days. The extension will be confirmed officially through bilateral modification of the purchase order and will be signed by the contracting officer. The vendor will sign and complete blocks 15a-15c of the modification (SF-30) to complete the extension, and will return the modification signed via email to the contracting officer. Any delivery beyond the timeframes listed above or beyond the approved extension is subject to Termination for Cause. The below information should be provided to utilized freight/delivery drivers to assist in delivery to the maximum extent practicable: Warehouse hours are from 8:00 a.m. (0800hrs) to 2:00 p.m. (1400hrs) local time, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays and Weekends). Warehouse phone number: 559-274-4278. The government intends to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation. The amount of award generally will determine how payment will be processed by the Government. For Awards Under $10,000: Awards as a result of this solicitation that total less than $10,000, shall be processed as a Purchase Card Request and will be processed by staff within our Food Service Warehouse through Government Purchase Card. The local contracting office may process requests within this range if there is an expectation that variances could exceed this threshold. For Awards At or Above $10,000: Awards as a result of this solicitation that equal or exceed $10,000 will be processed as Purchase Orders referencing this solicitation. 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 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. 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. This solicitation will be evaluated and make awards on the basis of best value. Best value will consider price, price-related, and other factors, including past performance and delivery time, in making this determination. Award will be made to the responsible seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the buyer based on an evaluation of these factor(s). 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. 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. Bid/Offer MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of Buy, unless otherwise indicated. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or ""gray market"" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. 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.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 clientservices@fedbid.com. 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. 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.
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SAM.gov Permalink
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 33500 W. California Avenue , Mendota, CA 93640, USA
- Zip Code: 93640
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 93640
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