Post Award Letter - 15B51624Q00000030 FS Beef 4th Qrt FY24.docx

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Three Rivers Federal Correctional Institution 1700 West Highway 72 Three Rivers, TX 78071 June 6, 2024

NOTICE OF AWARD

RE: 15B51624Q00000030 Beef 4th Quarter FY 2024

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, 3 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 May 23,2024 12:00 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).

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 Beef, 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.

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 Beef, 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 10 to 60 lb cases. 1 mil or thicker bags. Patties will be packed in boxes completely lined with plastic bags. The open end of the bag will overlap at the top to completely cover the product. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid.

Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck),or Strip Loin, Boneless. IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 1718, 180.

Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item.

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