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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF AUGUST 19, 2021 SAM #7201
SOLICITATION NOTICE

89 -- 89--FPC Duluth - Q1 FY22 Subsistence

Notice Date

8/17/2021 10:34:38 AM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

311999 — All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

FPC DULUTH DULUTH MN 55814 USA
 

ZIP Code

55814
 

Solicitation Number

15B40222Q00000001
 

Response Due

9/1/2021 8:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

02/28/2022
 

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

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 15B40222Q00000001 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 2021-07. 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: 2021-09-01 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Duluth, MN 55811 The FPC DULUTH requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Peanut Butter. Ind 2 oz EACH. Peanut Butter, Regular, Smooth, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted. (CID A-A-20328B, Style I, Cass A or B, Texture 1, Type A, Fortification 1, Seasoning (a) or (b). 2 oz Indvidual Packets. Specify total count per case on bid., 6000, EA; LI 002: Tuna, Can, Chunk, Light or Vv'hite (Albacore), Packed in Water, SalUSodium 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, SalUSodium 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 size and packing of case and if quoting on cans., 60, CS; LI 003: 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. Vv'hen 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., 3000, LB; LI 004: 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. Vv'hen 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 005: Beef Roast, Raw Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171 B. Frozen, approximate weight range 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item., 2400, LB; LI 006: 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. ""Vv'hole 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 ., 7000, LB; LI 007: Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, V\/hite 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 ., 6000, 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, 11, or 111, 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., 900, LB; LI 009: Fish Fillets, Raw, Individually Quick Frozen, Unglazed, Skin-on, Skin-on (white side only), or Skin-off (skinless), Practically boneless fillet. U.S. Grade A or B. Acceptable types include Tilapia, Cod, Haddock, or Halibut. (Grade Standards are separate for Cod, Flounder, Sole, and Haddock and must comply with those standards). Fillets are slices of practically boneless fish flesh of irregular size and shape, which are removed from the carcass by cuts made parallel to the backbone and sections of such fillets cut so as to facilitate packing. 100% net weight, No water or glaze weight added. Fish portion must meet weight requirements when thawed and drained, Delivered cases must be labeled 100% net weight. Manufacturer' s letters will not be accepted in lieu of labeling. Note type and size on bid. 4 to 7 oz., 1600, LB; LI 010: 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. No picnics allowed ., 1200, LB; LI 011: 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 ., 800, LB; LI 012: Margarine, Bulk, All Vegetable. 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. Remove from weekly produce, 80, CS; LI 013: Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella or Part-skim Mozzarella. As specified in the USDA Quality Specifications for Mozzarella Cheeses. The Cheeses may be in Shredded forms. 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 (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers., 60, CS; LI 014: Dressing, Salad, Italian, Low Cal, 9 Gram Packs, CID A-A-20030A, Type IV., 1200, EA; LI 015: Taco Shells, Com, U Shaped, Enriched. (CID A-A-20143B, Type Ill, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). Each. State case count on bid, 60, CS; LI 016: Flour, General, All Purpose, Unbleached (CID A-A-20126F, Type 11 or VI, Style A), 50, LB; LI 017: Cheese, Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Mixed, Grated, Italian Style, 12-1 lb Containers per case, 384, CS; LI 018: 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 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 50, CS; LI 019: Pasta, Lasagna Noodles, Curl or Flat Form, Regular, (CID A-A-20062E, Type VIII, Class 1 or 2, 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., 50, CS; LI 020: Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, 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., 70, CS; LI 021: Rice, U.S. Grade No. 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light, 70, BG; LI 022: Shortening, General Purpose, (CID A-A 201000, 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 425 degrees F, 50 pound block., 50, BLOCK; LI 023: 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 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 States or Canada., 100, CS; 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, FPC DULUTH intends to document bids online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to document pricing. Offerers may submit bids during the specified period of time. FPC DULUTH 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. This Buy/Solicitation does NOT utilize a Reverse Auction, therefore the Lead / Lag competitive indicator has been disabled. This Opportunity is a Multiple Award opportunity based on per line-item pricing. 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. 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. 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 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.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/209e48c4f42746e3918595385c671bca/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 4464 RALSTON DRIVE , Duluth, MN 55811, USA

Zip Code: 55811

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06100774-F 20210819/210817230125 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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