FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.docx

This is a Notice of Award for a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) La Tuna in Anthony, New Mexico/Texas. The solicitation, numbered 15B51026Q00000011, was for Third Quarter FY26 fruits and vegetables procurement designated as a 100% small business set aside. The RFQ closed on March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST with nine total responses received. Awards were made on March 27, 2026, based on evaluation criteria of price and past performance, with preference given to vendors demonstrating high past performance records regardless of lowest pricing, in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(4)(ii).

The award reflects line-item awards to multiple vendors, with SHAVER and BEN'S FOODS as primary awardees. Items awarded with $0 pricing include canned tomatoes (112 cases), tomato paste (56 cases), green beans (224 cases), mushrooms (25 cases), tater tots (3,000 pounds), french fries (3,000 pounds), applesauce (56 cases), fruit cocktail (56 cases), canned peaches (56 cases), canned pears (56 cases), and canned pineapple (56 cases). Priced awards ranged from $24.14 to $37.12 per case for items including beets, carrots, corn, collard greens, mixed vegetables, peas, jalapenos, and spinach. Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination to FCI La Tuna's warehouse at 8500 Doniphan Drive, Anthony, Texas 79821, with all deliveries required to be palletized unless prior arrangements were made.