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 15B60920Q000001 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 2019-05. 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 offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2019-09-06 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. FOB Destination shall be Safford, AZ 85546

The DOJ BOP Field Offices- FCI SAFFORD requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following:
LI 001: Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 – 3 50# bag, 1250, LB;
LI 002: Beans, Dry, Kidney or Red, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 – 3 50# bag, 1250, LB;
LI 003: Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 – 3 50# bag, 2500, LB;
LI 004: Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light 50# bag, 10000, LB;
LI 005: 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 139.113 and 21 CFR 139.135. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 2000, LB;
LI 006: 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., 1000, LB;
LI 007: 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. 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 400, LB;
LI 008: 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, 2000, LB;
LI 009: 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., 1000, LB;
LI 010: Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type XIII, 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., 2000, LB;
LI 011: Corn Meal, Degermed (lower fat), Enriched, White or Yellow, Course Granulation (CID A-A-20066B, Type III, Class B, Color 1 or 2, Granulation a)., 1250, LB;
LI 012: Flour, General, All Purpose, or Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached. (CID A-A-20126F, Type II or VI, Style A). H&R Flour 50# bag, 15000, LB;
LI 013: Non-Fat Dry Milk, Fortified with Vitamins A and D. (CID A-A-20085D, Type II)., 3000, LB;
LI 014: Cereal, Rolled Oats, Quick cooking, Unflavored, Any Style, Any container size (CID A-A-20090F, Type II, Flavor A, Style 1 - 3), 2500, LB;
LI 015: Peanut Butter, Regular or Reduced Fat, Smooth, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted or Unsalted. (CID A-A- 20328B, Style I, 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 016: 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., 1500, LB;
LI 017: Shortening, General Purpose, (CID A-A 20100D, 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., 4500, LB;
LI 018: Oils, Salad, Vegetable, Canola (rapeseed), Corn, Cottonseed, Olive (refined), Peanut, Safflower, Soybean, Sesame, Sunflower, or any other vegetable oils or combinations of these oils. (CID A-A- 20091D, Type II)., 5 Gallon Containers, 60, CT;
LI 019: 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., 4000, LB;
LI 020: Margarine, Reddies, All Vegetable. 90 patties per lb 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., 30, CS;
LI 021: Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light (CID A-A-20140D, Type I, Style A, B, C, or D). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case., 100, CS;
LI 022: Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style). (CID A-A-20036C, Type I). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case., 25, CS;
LI 023: Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style). (CID A-A-20036C, Type I). EACH 4.5 Gram Individual Packets. Specify case count on bid., 15000, EA;
LI 024: Pickle, Relish, Sweet (mild or regular), Bulk, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (55 FR 11905). Grade A or B. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case., 15, CS;
LI 025: 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 A or B. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case or 5 gallon containers. Note package size on bid., 40, CT;
LI 026: Sugar, Brown, Light or Dark (CID A-A-20135D, Type II, Style A or B) 25# bag, 2000, LB;
LI 027: Sugar, White (Refined), Powdered or Confectioners (CID A-A-20135D, Type I, Style C), 1000, LB;
LI 028: Sugar, White (Refined), Granulated (fine, extra fine, or super fine) (CID A-A-20135D, Type I, Style A or B). 50# bag, 2000, LB;
LI 029: 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., 240000, EA;
LI 030: 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. 6/#10 can case., 112, CS;
LI 031: 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. 6/#10 can., 112, CS;
LI 032: 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 or pouches per case. 6/#10 can case., 112, CS;
LI 033: 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 or pouches per case. 6/#10 can., 112, CS;
LI 034: 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. 6/#10 can., 56, CS;
LI 035: 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 or pouches per case. 6/#10 can., 168, CS;
LI 036: 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. 6/#10 can., 112, CS;
LI 037: 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 or pouches per case. 6/#10 can., 56, CS;
LI 038: Vegetable, Mixed (5-way 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 or pouches per case. 6/#10 can., 112, CS;
LI 039: 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 or pouches per case. 6/#10 can., 56, CS;
LI 040: Vegetable, Potatoes, White, Dehydrated, Mashed, Granules or Flakes without or with peel. (CID A-A- 20032G, Type II, Style A, B, or C). Product label must have rehydration instructions and yield amounts. 6/#10 cans per case or bulk packed by the pound. Indicate case/bag size on bid. 6/#10 can., 56, CS;
LI 041: Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf of 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 or pouches per case. 6/#10 can., 56, CS;
LI 042: 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. FRYABLE or OVENABLE. 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., 10500, EA;
LI 043: 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., 10500, EA;
LI 044: Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Canned, 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, CS;
LI 045: 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 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, CS;
LI 046: 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., 112, CS;
LI 047: 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., 112, CS;
LI 048: Tuna, Can or Flexible Pouch, Chunk, Light or White (Albacore), Packed in Water, Salt/Sodium Level Regular, No Sald 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 size and packing of case and if quoting on cans or pouches. 6/66.5 oz cans., 112, CS;
LI 049: Spices, 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., 1000, LB;
LI 050: 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., 12000, LB;
LI 051: 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 1 mil or thicker bags. No open bags. Size of patty will be 5 ounce, 10 lb cases, 7000, LB;
LI 052: 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., 7000, LB;
LI 053: Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Tender or Breast 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, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage and fat. Boneless breasts (excluding the attached tenderloin) must be free of tendons. Tendons normally associated with tenderloins are permitted. Tenderloins or boneless, skinless parts must be free of blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and holes in the muscle tissue. Slight discolorations and separation of the muscle tissue is permitted on boneless, skinless parts, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. 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., 7000, LB;
LI 054: 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) 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 14 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 055: 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., 1500, LB;
LI 056: Meats, 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., 2000, LB;
LI 057: Meats, 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., 2000, LB;
LI 058: Meats, Turkey Bacon, Smoked or Unsmoked, Chopped and reformed Turkey, Cured or Uncured, Any fat and sodium content. Size of package to be noted on bid., 2000, LB;
LI 059: 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 P1 (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., 2000, LB;
LI 060: Cheese, Sliced, (Real Cheese, Not Imitation), As specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, TITLE 21, CHAPTER I, SUBCHAPTER B, PART 133 -- CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS , Subpart B, 133.173 ,One of the following cheeses, (To be determined by the FSA), Pasteurized Process Cheese American, Cheddar, Provolone, Swiss, Colby, or Monterey Jack . 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., 1500, LB;
LI 061: 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., 1200, LB;
LI 062: 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 may be in Loaf, Sliced, Shredded, or Diced 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 Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers., 2000, LB;
LI 063: Cheese, Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Mixed, Grated, Italian Style, 12-1 lb containers per case, 2400, LB;

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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 [email protected].

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.

Delivery of awarded items will be 10/01/2019-10/15/2019. Deliveries after 10/15/19, may be subject to a cancellation. No deliveries on Federal Holidays. You may contact the Food Service Warehouse at 928-428-6600 EXT 2114. Hours: Monday thru Friday from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

In accordance with FAR 15.304(e), the evaluation factors other than cost/price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price; however, cost/price will contribute substantially to the selection decision.

Evaluation Factors for Award – FAR 15.304(e). Unless all offers are rejected, award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the best overall value, price and other factors considered. In accordance with FAR 15.304(e), the evaluation factors other than cost/price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price; however, cost/price will contribute substantially to the selection decision. The following factors will be used, in descending order or importance, to determine the Award recipient: 1.) Past Performance, 2.) Ability to deliver items as per specification and time/delivery requirements 3.) Cost/Price FAR 15.404-1(b) Past Performance: A vendor’s previous delivery history, and any Performance Alerts available through FedBid.com and FedBizOpps.gov, as well as performance surveys conducted with other government agencies or Bureau of Prisons locations will be used as a determining factor prior to award.

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.

Notice to vendors – This Opportunity is a Multiple Award opportunity based on best per line item pricing

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