Final Bid - FPC Alderson FY19 Q3 Subsistence
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 15B10119Q00000008 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 2005-101. 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 unrestricted 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 2019-03-13 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Alderson , WV 24910 The DOJ BOP Field Offices- FPC ALDERSON FEDERAL PRISON CAMP requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Beans; D Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1-3 50 LB BAGS, 15, BAGS;LI 002: Beans, Kidney or Red, Canned, In Brine, Meatless, Light or Dark Red. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I or IV, Class C D E orl S le l . 6/#10 cans per case, 56, CASE;LI 003: Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type 1, Class F, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case, 56, CASE;LI 004: Beans, Pintos, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I or IV, Class B, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case, 56, CASE;LI 005: Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type l, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.113 and 21
CFR 139.135. 10 1b to 40 1b sealed bags., 800, LB;LI 006: Pasta, Lasasgna Noodles, Curl or Flat Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A20062E, Type Vlll, 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. 10 1b to 40 1b sealed bags., 400, LB;LI 007: Pasta, Macaroni, Rotini Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type V, Style A, B, C, or D). Entiched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 10 1b to 40 1b sealed bags., 600, LB;LI 008: Pasta. Penne, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type XIV, Style A, B, or
C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139,135.
10 1b to 40 1b sealed bags., 420, 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. 10 1b to 1b sealed bags., 1600, LB;LI 010: Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type Xlll,
Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21
CFR 139.135. 10 1b to 40 1b sealed bags., 400, LB;LI 011: Flour, General, All Purpose, or Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached. (CID A-A-20126F, Type Il or VI, Style, 2500, LB;LI 012: Hominy Grits, Enriched, White or Yellow, Regular (CID A-A-20035D, Type I or Il, style A). 50 LB BAGS, 1000, LB;LI 013: Cereal, Rolled Oats, Quick cooking, Unflavored, Any Style, Any container size (CID A-A-20090F, Type Il, Flavor A, style 1- 3) 50 LB BAGS, 1500, LB;LI 014: Peanut Butter, Regular or Reduced Fat, Smooth, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted or Unsalted. (CID A-A20328B, Style l, Class A or B, Texture 1, Type a, Fortification 1, Seasoning (a) or (b).
2 oz Individual Packets. Specify total count per case on bid., 4000, EA;LI 015: Pickles, Sliced crosswise, crosscut or waffle cut style, Bulk, Dill, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (55 FR 11905). Grade Aor B.
4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case or 5 gallon containers. Note package size on bid., 20, CASE;LI 016: Pimintos, 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), State can and case size on bid., 10, CASE;LI 017: Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry, or Strawberry. Regular Only U.S. Grade A or Equivalent. (CID A-A-20078C, Kind A, B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2, Finished product quality a or b.
10 Gram Individual Portion Each. Specify case count and kind on bid., 12000, EA;LI 018: Sugar, Brown, Light or Dark (CID A-A-20135D, Type Il, Style A or B)
50 LB BAGS, 50, EA;LI 019: Sugar, White (Refined), Powdered or Confectioners (CID A-A-20135D, Type l, Style C) 50 LB BAGS, 50, EA;LI 020: Sugar, White (Refined), Granulated (fine, extra fine, or super fine) (CID A-A-20135D. Type l, Style A or
B). 50 LB BAGS, 50, EA;LI 021: Pizza, Prepared, Frozen, Cheese, Thin Crust, 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, Wedge, Rectangle, Round Individual, or Round Oversized (specify size), Individually Quick Frozen. (CID A-A-20277, Type l, 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.)
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., 6000, EA;LI 022: Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped, Enriched. (CID A-A-20143B, Type Ill, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). Each. State case count on bid., 8000, EA;LI 023: Tortillas, Wheat, White with spices or herbs, or Other. 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 l, Product state a, c, or dj Cook state l). Each. State case count on bid., 10000, EA;LI 024: Tortilla Chips, Corn, Round or Triangular, Enriched, Shelf Stable, Table Ready (CID A-A-20143B, Type Il, Style A, Shape a or c, Enrichment type l, Product state a, Cook state l). Bulk packaged., 600, LB;LI 025: 81 Pancake, Frozen, (CID A-A-20234B, Type Il, Style A, Class 2, Flavor Shape 1. Each. State case count on bid., 5000, EA;LI 026: Tomato Catsup, as defined in the standard of identity for catsup, ketchup, catchup (21 CFR 155.194).
U.S. Grade A-C. 6/#10 Cans or Pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 56, CASE;LI 027: 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 56, CASE;LI 028: Tomatoj 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 56, CASE;LI 029: 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 112, CASE;LI 030: 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 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, CASE;LI 031: Vegetable, Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Julienne, French Style, or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz.
US. 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 grownj processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 112, CASE;LI 032: 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 or 6/75 oz vac-pack cans per case. State type of can or pouch on bid., 168, CASE;LI 033: Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf of Sliced, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, US. 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., 112, CASE;LI 034: Vegetable, Potatoes. French Fries, Frozen, Institutional type, Wedges will be 1/2 to 3/4 thick and be ,
Long, or Medium (at least 50% or more are 2 inches or longer. OVENABLE. US. 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, , and steak cut., 3000, LB;LI 035: Fruiti Apples, Siced or Diced, Canned, U.S. Grade A, B, C, or U.S. Fancy. Packed in light syrup, 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, 56, CASE;LI 036: Fruit, Apricots, Peeled, Halves or Slices, Canned, U.S. Grade A, B, C, or U.S. Fancy. Standard of Identity contained in 21 CFR 145.115. Packed in light syrup, 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., 56, CASE;LI 037: Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Cannedj U.S. Grade A, B, C, or U.S. Fancy, Standard of Identity contained in 21 CFR
27.40 and 27.43, Proportion of Fruit ingredients shall contain Peaches (30%), Pears (25%), Grapes (6%), Pineapple (6%), and Cherries (2%). Packed in light syrup, 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., 112, CASE;LI 038: 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., 112, CASE;LI 039: Fruit, Pears, Canned, Standards of Identity contained 21 CFR 145.175 or 145.176, Halves, Halved, Quarters, Quartered, Slices, Sliced, Dice, or Diced, U.S. Grade A, B, C, or U.S. Fancy. Packed in light syrup, 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., 168, CASE;LI 040: Fruit, Pineapple, Canned, Standards of Identity, Quality, and Fill of Container contained in 21 CFR 145.180 and 145.181, U.S. Grade A, B, or C, Slices, Half Slices, Broken Slices, Spears, Tidbits, Chunks, Cubes, or Crushed. Packed in light syrup, 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., 224, CASE;LI 041: Meats, Beef, Ground, 90% 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 10 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., 3000, LB;LI 042: Meats, Beef Sandwich Steaks, Flaked, Chopped, Formed and Wafer Sliced; Beef Steaks, Sliced and Formed, Frozen; or Beef Slices, Frozen, IMPS 1138A, 1138B, or 1139. Steaks shall be prepared from boneless beef that complies with the material requirements of Item No. 136 or 139. The flaking, chopping, forming, and slicing process shall be in compliance with FSIS Regulations and shall produce steaks which are moderately fine textured, Product shall comply with fat content requirements of Item
No. 136 or 139. Each steak shall consist of two or more thin slices weighing approximately one ounce each. No more than a minor amount of green/brown/gray rings shall be present. Steaks shall be packaged with paper separators between each steak. Slices shall be approximately 4.75 x 7.5 inches.
No open bags,, 600, LB;LI 043: Meats, 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) 70200 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 16 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., 5000, LB;LI 044: Meats, 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., 600, LB;LI 045: Meats, Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Beef, 6 inch. 10:1 Ratio, Skinless, Without nonmeat 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 D or DI OR CID A-A-20341, Meat Species Il, 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 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., 900, LB;LI 046: Cheese, Cheddarj 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 519.500, "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 (Cheese must be Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 10 1b to 40 1b sealed Bags or containers., 1000, LB;LI 047: Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Part-skim Mozzarella, Low-moisture Part-skim
Mozzarella, and Lite Mozzarella. As specified in the USDA Quality Specifications for Mozzarella Cheeses. The Cheeses must be shredded. Milk fat ranging from not less than 45% on dry basis to 10.8% depending on type. Moisture content ranging from more than 45% to not more than 60% depending on type. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label. Manufacturer's letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling . Packaging: 10 1b to 40 1b sealed Bags or containers., 1000, LB;LI 048: Cheese, Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Mixed/ Grated, Italian Style, 12-1 1b containers per case, 15, CASE;LI 049: BUTTER, Bulk (Made exclusively from milk or cream or both, without common salt, and with or without additional coloring matter, and containing not less than 100 percent by weight of milkfat). U.S.
Grade AA, A, or g. As defined in 7 CFR 58.2621-2627. State case size and pack on bid., 700, LB;LI 050: Meat Alternative, Individually Frozen, Soy, Vegetable, or Legume Based, Patty or Rectangle Shaped (CID A-A-20275A, Type l, Il, or Ill, Style A or L) Fully cooked, beef flavor. Product to be Vegan alternative for Beef Patty. Product will not contain any animal by products or ingredients., 600, LB;LI 051: Tofu, Regular or Organicj 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., 400, LB;LI 052: Margarine, Reddies, All Vegetable, 90 patties per 1b on paper chips, 12 lbs per case, 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., 220, CASE;LI 053: Meats, Sausage, Breakfast, Cooked, Beef, Beef and Turkey (beef is predominant), or Beef and Chicken
(beef is predominant). IMPS 817, Breakfast Sausage, Cooked, Type C or E (Patty or Link), Style C or D (Skinless or Collagen Casing), Shape Rectangular or Round, Class Smoked or Unsmoked, Formula D, P or PI (Beef, Beef and Turkey, or Beef and Chicken). Breakfast sausage is a cooked patty or linked sausage. The meat components consist of moderately course-cut beef or moderately coarse-cut beef and poultry formulation. The links shall either be skinless or stuffed into collagen casings and shall be uniform in length and diameter. The patties shall be uniform in diameter. Use of artificial colors in the manufacture of any sausage item is not permitted. Product shall be delivered frozen. Size of links or patties to be local specification and size noted on bid., 1000, LB;LI 054: Beef , ribeye or new york cut, Boneless, 602, grade A, Black angus, Indvidual packaged, fresh product, 700, LB;LI 055: Beef , ground beef atties, 8 02, 80/20, grade A, Black angus, fresh, 1050, LB;LI 056: Whole potatoes, 6/#10 cans per case, U.S. Grade A or B. As defined in Title 7, 52.1371- 1381. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada., 168, CASE;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. 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