MEAT Q4 FY2026 MENU SPECS.pdf

Q4 FY2026 MENU SPECS

LINE ITEM CATEGORY ITEM DESCRIPTION UNT QTY COST TOTAL VENDOR

M1 MEATS - BEEF Meats, Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Beef, 4:1 - 5:1, 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.

LB 1,750

M2 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 5,000

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 10,000

FCI ELKTON LOCAL

GUIDELINES - PLEASE

REVIEW PRIOR TO BID

SUBMISSION

***ALL AWARDED ITEMS MUST BE DELIVERED BETWEEN 07/13/26 - 09/18/26 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.

**ENSURE ANY NECESSARY FUEL SURCHARGES ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR BID!

**All requested quantities are approximate. ROUND BIDDED QUANTITIES DOWN TO THE CLOSEST DELIVERABLE QUANTITY REQUESTED.

**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.

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 FRYABLE-ONLY 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.

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Q4 FY2026 MENU SPECS

M4 MEATS - CHICKEN Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4-7 oz, Whole Muscle, (9 CFR § 381.171(f)), No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), or previously cooked chicken meat 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 - 6 OZ PATTIES ONLY.

LB 13,500

M5 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 PIECES must be free of cartilage and fat. Boneless breasts (excluding the attached tenderloin) must be free of 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.

LBS 45,000

M6 MEATS - CHICKEN 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.

LBS 20,000

M7 MEATS - FISH Meats, Fish Fillets, Raw, Individually Quick Frozen, Unglazed, Skin-on, Skin-on (white side only), or Skin-off (skinless), Practically boneless fillet. U.S. Grade A or B. Acceptable types include Tilapia, Cod, Haddock, or Flounder. (Grade Standards are separate for Cod, Flounder, and Haddock and must comply with those standards). Fillets are slices of practically boneless fish flesh of irregular size and shape, which are removed from the carcass by cuts made parallel to the backbone and sections of such fillets cut so as to facilitate packing. 100% net weight, No water or glaze weight added. Fish portion must meet weight requirements when thawed and drained, Delivered cases must be labeled 100% net weight. Manufacturer’s letters will not be accepted in lieu of labeling. Note type and size on bid.

4 to 7 oz.

LB 15,000

M8 MEATS - TURKEY Meats, Turkey, Ground, Raw, (Not Mechanically Separated), Bulk, Frozen, (CID A-A-20300, Type I, Type of turkey meat B & C, Style I, Package type a), b), or c), Fat content a, b, c, or d). Fat content may not exceed 15%, Product must be in sealed bags. No open bags or packaging. Delivered cases must be labeled with fat content.

Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused.

LBS 7,500

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