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FCC Tucson/FCI Phoenix FY25 2nd Qtr. Food Solicitation

ID: 15B61525Q00000001-15B60825Q00000002 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

Posted: Nov. 22, 2024, 6:02 p.m. EST

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. This 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 2024-02. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700.00 employees.

This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.

The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on:

2024-12-04 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.

FOB Destination shall be two locations. Please note this buy has special delivery/shipping instructions. Each line item will be delivered to a specific institution as outlined in the line items - Delivery to FCC TUCSON: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FCC TUSCON 9300 S. Wilmot Rd. Tuscon, AZ US 85756 AND FCI PHOENIX: WAREHOUSE 37900 N. 45th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ US 85086.

The DOJ BOP Field Office require the items to be Meet or Exeed. To review line items, terms, etc., refer to the link below.

Solicitation and Buy Attachements.

***Question Submission: Interested Sellers 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 https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, DOJ BOP Field Office intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the
specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DOJ BOP Field Office 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 Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration.Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email atmarketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.comprocess. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.

Posted: Nov. 22, 2024, 4:54 p.m. EST
Background
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is issuing this solicitation for food products as part of their operational requirements for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Tucson and the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Phoenix.

The goal of this contract is to procure various food items to meet the dietary needs of inmates in these facilities, ensuring compliance with nutritional standards. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside, encouraging participation from qualified small businesses.

Work Details
The contract includes the procurement of various food items categorized under the Q2 FY25 National Menu. Specific line items include:

- FCC TUCSON - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - SUGARS & SYRUP
- FCC TUCSON - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - PREMADE, FROZEN
- FCC TUCSON - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - SAUCES
- FCC TUCSON - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - SOUP BASE
- FCC TUCSON - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - EGGS, FROZEN
- FCC TUCSON - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - CHEESE
- FCC TUCSON & FCI PHOENIX - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - FROZEN VEGETABLES
- FCC TUCSON - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - BEANS, CANNED
- FCC TUCSON & FCI PHOENIX - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - RICE & PASTA
- FCC TUCSON & FCI PHOENIX - Q2 FY25 NATIONAL MENU - CEREAL & ROLLED OATS.

Additional items include soy products, shortening and oil, butter and margarine, dressings, peanut butter, coffee, halal menu options, chicken, turkey, beef, fish, pork, and various canned goods.

Each line item will be delivered to specified locations with special delivery instructions to ensure proper handling and compliance with dietary regulations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract aligns with the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Place of Performance
Deliveries will be made to two locations: FCC Tucson at 9300 S. Wilmot Rd., Tucson, AZ 85756 and FCI Phoenix at Warehouse 37900 N. 45th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85086.

Overview

Response Deadline
Dec. 4, 2024, 11:00 a.m. EST (original: Dec. 4, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Nov. 22, 2024, 4:54 p.m. EST (updated: Nov. 22, 2024, 6:02 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85756 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
700 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
High
On 11/22/24 Field Acquisition Office issued Synopsis Solicitation 15B61525Q00000001-15B60825Q00000002 for FCC Tucson/FCI Phoenix FY25 2nd Qtr. Food Solicitation due 12/4/24. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 311999 (SBA Size Standard 700 Employees) and PSC 8945.
Primary Contact
Name
Laurel Karnes   Profile
Phone
(202) 578-9799

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS > FAO
FPDS Organization Code
1540-15BFA0
Source Organization Code
100184969
Last Updated
Dec. 20, 2024
Last Updated By
lkarnes@bop.gov
Archive Date
Dec. 19, 2024