Assorted Food Items Pt 2 Specs - 15B50226Q00000027.docx

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This is a National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet for the Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont solicitation 15B50226Q00000027, establishing detailed product requirements for assorted food items in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The specification document outlines 18 line items across multiple food categories with precise purchasing requirements, including 135,000 individual packages of kosher cereal (2 oz packages), 150,000 assorted breakfast pastries, 20,000 frozen cheese pizzas (4-6 oz portions), 100,000 frozen egg patties, and various canned vegetables totaling approximately 1,000 cases (green beans, carrots, corn, mixed vegetables, and peas, all requiring U.S. or Canadian origin). Meat products comprise a significant portion of the requirements: 10,000 pounds of ground beef (80% lean), 10,000 pounds of ground beef patties, 20,000 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs, 40,000 pounds of chicken leg quarters, 40,000 pounds of ground chicken, 10,000 pounds of breaded chicken filets, and 10,000 pounds of turkey roast. Additional items include 300,000 individual 8-ounce shelf-stable skim milk servings (UHT processed) and 40,000 pounds of long-grain parboiled rice in bulk 50-pound bags.

All specifications are mandatory with no substitutions permitted. Products must comply with referenced standards including USDA grading requirements, specific CFR regulations, and detailed quality parameters such as fat content limitations, labeling requirements, and packaging specifications. Ground beef and beef patties must be 6 months or younger at delivery with clearly marked dates on labels, accompanied by rosy red color upon delivery. Kosher cereal must bear kosher certification markings. Frozen products require specific packaging materials and dimensions. The document requires bidders to specify item details such as case counts, portion sizes, and applicable variations directly on their bids to ensure full compliance with institutional dietary and safety standards.

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Assorted Food Items- 2nd Quarter Pt. 2 15B50226Q00000027 National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet

Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: 2026 Quarter: 2nd

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a “product of” a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States.

No.
Item Description
Unit of Issue
Units to Order
Price per Unit
Total

CEREAL

1
Kosher Cereal, Any Type, Any Style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000D, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). 2 oz individual packages. EACH. The total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.

*Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

EA
135,000

PASTRIES (BREAKFAST CAKES & DESSERTS)

2
Pastries, Breakfast Cakes, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve. (Muffins, Bagels, Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls, etc.) Specify item, size case count, and if items contain yeast, on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds.

Must be individually wrapped.

EA
150,000

PIZZA, TACO SHELLS, TORTILLAS, TORTILLA CHIPS, FRENCH TOAST, PANCAKES (PREMADE ITEMS)

3
Pizza, Prepared, Frozen, Cheese, Thin Crust, Mozzarella Cheese (Regular, Lite or Low-moisture part skim as indicated in 21 CFR 133.144, 133.158, and 133.113), Enriched wheat or whole wheat crust, Wedge, Rectangle, Round Individual, or Round Oversized (specify size), Individually Quick Frozen. (CID A-A- 20277, Type I, Style of Pizza A, Type of Cheese 1, 2, 3, or 7, Crust a, Shape 1, cut b; Shape 2, cut b; Shape 3, cut d, e, or f; or Shape 4.) Ingredients: Pizza will consist of a dough crust, tomato sauce, cheese and spices. The dough crust shall contain enriched flour and yeast and/or other leavening agents. The sauce shall be prepared from peeled and cored tomatoes, tomato puree, and/or tomato paste; water; and spices, including salt; and/or other ingredients as appropriate.

Product shall be manufactured not more than 180 days prior to delivery. Bid Quote MUST indicate actual portion weight, dimensions, & case pack. 4-6 oz each.

EA
20,000
4
Frozen Egg Patty, 2 oz per serving Each. State case count on quote.
EA
100,000

VEGETABLES (CANNED)

5
Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Tye, 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 per case.

CS
280
6
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 per case.

CS
336
7
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 per case.

CS
336
8
Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend mix including carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas, corn, lima beans, and celery), Canned, With Salt, With Salt and onion flavoring, No Salt Added, Low Sodium, or Other. (CID A-A-20120F, Type I, Type II, Style A, B, C, D, or E; Container size 4). 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 per case.

CS
336
9
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 per case.

CS
280

MEATS - BEEF

10
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 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.

LB
10,000
11
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.

(4 oz Patty)

LB
10,000

MEATS - CHICKEN

12
Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, Thigh, Meat, Frozen, A quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Boneless thighs must be free of cartilage, fat, tendons, blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and holes in the muscle tissue 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. Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil; and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. 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.
LB
20,000
13
Meats, Chicken, Leg Quarter, Raw, Whole, Ready to Cook, Frozen, Frozen, U.S. Grade A. 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 12 ounces and not to exceed 16 ounces. Packed in poly bag boxes. Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil; and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. 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. If portion sizes are over 16 ounces, the product will be refused.
LB
40,000
14
Meats, Chicken, Ground, Raw, (Not Mechanically Separated), Bulk, Frozen, Fat content may not exceed 15%. Delivered cases must be labeled with fat content. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling.

Product must be in sealed bags. No open bags or packaging. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused.

LB
40,000
15
Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4-5 oz, Whole Muscle or Chunked and formed, 1/2 inch cube or greater (9 CFR § 381.171(f)), No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% white meat, Breaded. (CID A-A-20276A, Type VI, Style A or B, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). Individually Quick Frozen. Vegetable oil shall be used as the frying medium. Combined batter and breading shall not exceed 30% by weight and will be evenly coated. All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling.

Patties are to be uniform in size 5-7oz portions.

LB
10,000

MEATS - TURKEY

16
Meats, Turkey, Boneless, Roast, Raw, Natural, All-Natural, Boned, Rolled and Tied, netted, roasting pack or other appropriate packaging. U.S. Grade A., United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Breast meat or breast/thigh meat (8-12 lb each) or whole muscle thigh meat (6 lb each). Skin (Maximum) 12.5%. Packaging shall be neat and attractive.

Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused.

LB
10,000

MILK

17
Milk Substitute/Shelf Stable Milk, Skim or Fat Free, Individual 8 Ounce Serving. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Must be processed under Ultra High Temperatures (UHT).

Product can be a plant-based dairy substitute.

EA
300,000

RICE

18
Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light. Bulk,

50 lb sealed bags.

LB
40,000

Miscellaneous Items – 15B50226Q00000027

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