Post Award Letter - 15B51624P00000129 FS Spices 1st Qrt FY25.docx

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Three Rivers Federal Correctional Institution 1700 West Highway 72 Three Rivers, TX 78071 September 10, 2024

NOTICE OF AWARD

RE: 15B51624Q00000049 Spices 1st Quarter FY 2025

The following information is being provided in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 15.503(b), Post Award Notices.

In response to the above-mentioned solicitation, 4 responses were received. The winning price quotes are listed under the winning bidder by line item as listed in the request for quote solicitation. This is only a notice of award and not a contract.

All quotes received by the submission deadline of August 27, 2024 10:00 AM CST were considered. FCI Three Rivers awarded quoted items to vendors that had a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(4)(ii), regardless of the quotes with the lowest price as stated within the solicitation notice RFQ. Quotes from vendors without poor past performance represented the best value when compared to any lower priced quote(s).

clean, white, free-flowing, highly purified, food grade materials and shall be comprised of acid-reacting materials, sodium bicarbonate, and cornstarch. Note price by the pound.

Spices, Cajun Seasoning, Spice Blends, (CID A-A-20001C, Type II, Blend B -Cajun Seasoning, Agricultral practice (i)). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid.

Note price by the pound.

Spice, Chili Powder Blend, Ground, (CID A-A-20001C, Type II, Blend D, Salt-free Seasoning (6) -Other (as specified by the purchaser), Agricultural practice (i)). Blend shall have a reddish brown color and be free from lumps. The chili powder blend should include, but is not limited to, the following ingredients: ground chili pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and garlic powder. Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product, Pure Spice - no additives or extenders. All delivered product must be labeled with ingredients. 1/2 oz. to 50 lb sealed containers. Note price by the pound.

Spices, Cumin, Ground. (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice L, Form 1, Agricultural practice (i)). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

Spices, Garlic, Powder. From dehydrated garlic bulb ground to a fine powder after the milling process. 100% air dried garlic.

Appearance and Flavor Cream Brown Fine Powder with the characteristic odor and flavor of garlic. No off notes. Texture - A dry medium fine granular powder, slightly fibrous. Moisture less than 12%. Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

Garlic Salt, Packaging must be Labeled With Ingredients and Actual Delivered Weight of Product, Pure, From Dehydrated Garlic Bulb Ground to a Fine Powder, 100% Air Dried Garlic After the Milling Process, Appearance - Cream Brown Fine Powder With The Characteristic Odor and Flavor of Garlic. No Off Notes, Texture - A Dry Medium Fine Granular Powder, Slightly Fibrous, Moisture - No More That 12%, Grade - Free From Foreign Matter.

Pure Spice - no additives or extenders. Packaging: 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed containers Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

Spices, Italian, Ground. (CID A-A-20001C, Type II, Blend H, Saltfree Seasoning (3) -Italian Seasoning, Agricultural practice (i)).

Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure

- no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

Juice, Lemon, Reconstituted, must comply with 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 146.114. (CID A-A-20144C, Type I, Style A, Package type 1 - Plastic bottle, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). Note package size on bid.

Juice, Lime, Reconstituted, (CID A-A-20144C, Type II, Style A, Package type 1 - Plastic bottle, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). Note package size on bid.

Spices, Oregano, Ground or Crushed. (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice U, Form 1 or 3, Agricultural practice (i)). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

Spices, Paprika, Ground. (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice V, delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

Spices, Pepper, Black, Ground. (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice X, Form 1, Agricultural practice (i)). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

Spices, Pepper, Red, Ground or Crushed. (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice Y, Form 1 or 3, Agricultural practice (i)). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

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. Note price by the pound.

Spice, Taco Seasoning, Ground, (CID A-A-20001C, Type II, Blend P - Other (as specified by the purchaser), Agricultural practice (i)). Blend shall have a reddish orange color and be free from lumps. The taco seasoning blend should include, but is not limited to, the following ingredients: chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, ground paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product, Pure Spice - no additives or extenders. All delivered product must be labeled with ingredients. 1/2 oz. to 50 lb sealed containers. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

Spices, Thyme, Ground. (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice GG, delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid.

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