FCI Otisville October needs.docx

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FCI Otisville additional subsistence Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
15B21126Q00000001
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Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Otisville

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This document is a detailed subsistence requirements specification for Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Otisville, outlining procurement needs for multiple food items. The solicitation seeks approximately 30,000 pounds of meat products including chicken breast (8,000 lbs), chicken filet (7,000 lbs), ground beef (10,000 lbs), and hamburger patties (5,000 lbs), along with supplementary items like potato chips, mayonnaise packets, mustard packets, syrup, pancake mix, and powdered sugar. The procurement is a small business set-aside with a firm-fixed price contract type, with the anticipated solicitation release date of 10/22/2025 and offer submission deadline of October 26th, 2025 at 5:00pm EST.

The federal contract opportunity is issued by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons for the Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville, NY. Offers should be submitted via email to dsabo@bop.gov, with vendors required to be registered and active in SAM.gov. Evaluation will prioritize past performance over price and technical factors, with the government reserving the right to make single or multiple awards based on best value. Payment will be processed through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or purchase card, with the primary point of contact being Daniel Sabo, Contract Specialist, reachable at (845) 386-6799.

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FCI Otisville Subsistence requirements

1) Chicken Breast - Need 8000lbs

Meats, Chicken Breast, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Breast Meat), Frozen, A quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 7 CFR § 70 and 70.200 et seq., §70.220, §70.232, §70.233, §70.234 A Quality. All processing activities shall comply with all applicable FSIS regulations and requirements, including 9 CFR § 381, and shall be done under FSIS inspection. The commodity shall not be processed or packaged more than 60 days prior to the first date of the delivery period for each sales order. Frozen commodity, when specified in the Solicitation, shall be processed, packaged and packed, and placed in a freezer within 7 calendar days after the date of harvest. Product must be produced under FSIS pathogen reduction standards, as specified in 9 CFR § 381. Boneless, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage, fat, holes, tendons, bone pieces, blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and muscle mutilations. Slight discoloration is permitted, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. Unbreaded. – All packaging materials shall comply with FSIS regulations (9 CFR § 381.144 Packaging Materials). All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition, shall not impart objectionable odors or flavors to the commodity, shall be safe for use in contact with food products (cannot adulterate product or be injurious to health). 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. Frozen commodity showing any evidence of defrosting, refreezing, or freezer deterioration shall be rejected for use under this FPPS. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused. No Sodium added. Size of chicken breast, 5 -7 ounce.

2) Chicken Fliet- Need 7000lbs

Chicken, Filet, Size of patty 4 oz to 5 oz not smaller. OVENABLE ONLY! Whole Muscle, 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 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. Finished meat product may not contain more than 3.5% non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, cereal, or dried whole milk) or 2% isolated soy protein may be used but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name. 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. Size of patty 4 oz to 5 oz not smaller. OVENABLE ONLY!!!

3) Ground beef 80-20 -- Need 10,000lbs

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.

4) Hamburger Patties 5oz – Need 5000lbs

Meats, Beef, Ground, Size of patty 5 oz 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 5 oz.

5) Potato Chips Kosher - 1 oz (9000ea)

Chips, Potato, 1 oz sealed individual package, various flavors. Note case count and flavors in bid. Must state kosher on every bag.

6) Mayo 9-12 gram packet (20000ea)

Name brand or equal. Dressing, Mayonnaise (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 169.140), Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. (CID A-A-20140E, Type I, Flavor A, Style 1, 2, 3, or 4, Agricultural practice a). 9 Gram - 12.4 Gram Individual Packet. Each

7) Mustard 4.5 gram packet (30000ea)

Name brand or equal. Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style). (CID A-A-20036D, Type I). EACH 4.5 Gram Individual Packets.

8) Syrup 1 oz (20000ea)

Syrup, Table, Regular or Lite or Light, Any flavor (CID A-A-20124E, Type V, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E). Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180. Each. Individuals are 1 oz.

9) Pancake mix 50lb bag - Need 2000lbs

Please provide picture or specifications of product being offered

10) Powder Sugar 50lb bag - Need1000lb

Sugar, White (Refined), Powdered or Confectioners (CID A-A-20135E, Type I, Style C)

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