MEAT Q2 FY2026 MENU SPECS.pdf

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FY26 2ND QTR MEAT Federal contract opportunity
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RFQP02162600004
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Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Elkton

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This document is a Q2 FY2026 Menu Specifications (Menu Specs) for meat and poultry products for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, specifically the FCI Elkton facility. The specification details 11 line items of meat and poultry products including ground beef, beef patties, beef roasts, frankfurters, chicken leg quarters, chicken filets, chicken breast meat, breaded fish filets, Italian sausage, pork roasts, and turkey breast. Each line item provides extensive detailed requirements including specific IMPS (Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications) codes, preparation standards, packaging specifications, labeling requirements, and quality standards.

Key delivery instructions specify that most items must be frozen, with precise requirements for product age, appearance, composition, and packaging. Delivery is split between two dates: 1/2 of the order to be delivered before 1/7/26, and the remainder before 2/21/26. Total quantities range from 3,000 to 50,000 pounds across different meat categories. All products must comply with USDA standards, FDA regulations, and specific labeling requirements. Vendors must schedule appointments for delivery and cannot use stamped or written dates on packaging. The specifications emphasize product quality, with detailed rejections for color, texture, fat content, and other parameters.

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Q2 FY2026 MENU SPECS

LINE ITEM CATEGORY ITEM DESCRIPTION UNT QTY COST TOTAL VENDOR

M1 MEATS - BEEF 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. PLEASE

CONSIDER ANY NECESSARY FREIGHT IN BID.

LB 12,000

The delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of the supplies in the commercial marketplace.

Delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder. When a known allergen is included in the item(s), the item(s) must comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the FD&C Act. Major allergens identified in the FD&C Act include: wheat, fish, milk, soy, tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, shellfish, and sesame or those in effect on the date of the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. 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 or Puerto Rico. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans, cases). NO FRIED ITEMS ARE TO BE BID - OVENABLE PRODUCTS ONLY. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance. DELIVERY OF FROZEN ITEMS REQUIRE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE FCI ELKTON WAREHOUSE OPERATORS.

FCI ELKTON LOCAL

GUIDELINES - PLEASE

REVIEW PRIOR TO BID

SUBMISSION

***ALL AWARDED ITEMS MUST BE DELIVERED BETWEEN 01/7/26 AND 01/31/26 UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED UPON BY FCI ELKTON'S FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OR OTHERWISE STATED

ON THE PO LINE ITEM. PLEASE CONTACT US IF THIS TIME PERIOD CANNOT BE MET.

* APPOINTMENTS WITH FOOD SERVICE WAREHOUSE STAFF ARE REQUIRED FOR DELIVERIES OF FROZEN ITEMS. FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS WILL BE REJECTED BY FOOD SERVICE WAREHOUSE STAFF IF AN APPOINTMENT IS NOT SCHEDULED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. PHONE 330-420-6200 X 1316/1361 OR EMAIL TBOTKIN@BOP.GOV / RCREATORE@BOP.GOV TO SCHEDULE A DELIVERY.

**All requested quantities are approximate. ROUND BIDDED QUANTITIES TO THE CLOSEST DELIVERABLE CASE COUNT.

**PRODUCT DATING: MUST BE RECEIVED </= 6 MONTHS OF PRODUCTION DATE, </= SELL-

BY OR BEST-BY/FREEZE-BY DATE & USABLE WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF RECEIPT

Unless agreed upon otherwise in description.

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M2 MEATS - BEEF 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. .

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. 6.0 OZ.

PATTIES ONLY. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY

WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES

ALLOWED)

LB 12,000

M3 MEATS - BEEF Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck),or Stip Loin, Boneless.

IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180. Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item.

LB 13,500

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M4 MEATS - BEEF Meats, Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Beef, 6 inch, 4:1, Skinless, Without non-meat binders and extenders or With non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, dried whole milk, and/or calcium-reduced dried skim milk.

(IMPS 800, Major Ingredient D or D1 OR CID A-A-20341A, Type II, Byproducts or variety meats A - None, Curing agents 2 - Cured, Non-meat binders and extenders (a) or (b), Nutrient content claim (1) or (2), Links per pound of meat ratio (iii) or (iv), Package size (gg), Agricultural practice 1). The finished product shall not contain more than 30 percent fat or no more than 10 percent added water, or a combination of 40 percent fat and added water. Non-meat binders and extenders may be used up to 3.5 percent individually or collectively with other binders and extenders in the frankfurters per 9 CFR § 424.21 (c). All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling.

3,000

M5 MEATS - CHICKEN Meats, Chicken, Leg Quarter, Raw, Whole, Ready to Cook, Frozen, IMPS P1031 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 20

OUNCES. Packed in poly bag boxes. 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. DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: 1/2 ORDER TO BE

DELIVERED BEFORE 1/7/26; REMAINDER OF ORDER TO BE DELIVERED BEFORE

2/21/26. PLEASE CONSIDER ANY NECESSARY FREIGHT IN BID.

LB 50,000

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M6 MEATS - CHICKEN Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4-7 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 V (PATTY), Style A or B, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). Individually Quick Frozen. OVENABLE ONLY. 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. 4 - 7 OZ PATTIES ONLY.

LB 10,000

M7 MEATS - CHICKEN Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Tender or Breast Meat), Frozen, A quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Boneless, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage and fat, and tendons. Tendons normally associated with tenderloins are permitted. Tenderloins or boneless, skinless parts must be free of blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and holes in the muscle tissue. Slight discolorations and separation of the muscle tissue is permitted on boneless, skinless parts, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. 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. DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS:

1/2 ORDER TO BE DELIVERED BEFORE 1/7/26; REMAINDER OF ORDER TO BE

DELIVERED BEFORE 2/21/26. PLEASE CONSIDER ANY NECESSARY FREIGHT IN BID.

LB 30,000

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M8 MEATS - FISH Meats, Fish, Breaded, Cod, or Other, Fillet Block, Single Frozen, Portion, Any Shape, Any Oven Ready Weight, 4-7 oz, Fried Fish Type, Composition (a) (Meets the requirements of U.S. Grade A [Portions – 65 percent by weight of fish flesh; all other fishery product types – 60 percent by weight of fish flesh]), Crumb Coated Breading, Unflavored. (CID A-A-20325, Fish Species II, or III, Style A, Type 2, Oven Ready Weight (a – d), Shape (1-3), Fried Fish Type (b), Composition (a), Coating (1). All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label 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.

LBS 4,000

M9 MEATS - PORK Meats, Italian Sausage, Pork , Pork and Turkey (pork is predominant) or Pork and Chicken (pork is predominant), Sweet, Links, 3.8 - 5 ounce range. Italian sausage is a fresh, uncooked, linked product, DELIVERED FROZEN. The meat components shall be chopped or ground to a moderately course texture. The sausage itself (or interior cut surface of links) is moderately coarse in texture with a uniform color ranging from medium to dark reddish-brown with evenly distributed fat particles.

The links shall be in a natural hog or collagen casing. Links shall be moderately uniform in length and diameter. IMPS 818, Italian Sausage, Formula D, P2, or P3, Flavoring B, Type E. Product will be delivered frozen. Product will not contain SOY.

Specify portion size on bid.

LBS 3,000

M10 MEATS - PORK Meats, Pork Roast, Pork Shoulder, Boston Butt, Boneless, Raw, IMPS 406A, Frozen, No Paper Wrapping, Weight Range A or B, 4 to 10 lb. Quote MUST indicate average roast weight of quoted item.

LB 3,000

M11 MEATS - TURKEY Meats, Turkey, Boneless, Skinless, Whole Muscle Breast, Fully Cooked, Frozen. US Grade A, 5-15 lb range. Product shall be produced from non-basted, U.S. Grade A turkey breasts from freshly harvested young turkeys (AMS 70.202(b)). Individually packaged in moisture proof plastic film bags, packed with a minimum 6 breasts per case. May contain up to 18% solution of water. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused. ROUND BIDDED

QUANTITIES TO THE CLOSEST CASE COUNT.

LB 16,500

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