MIL_Meat Specs_FY26 QTR3.xlsx

Specifications

(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, and shellfish 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 and pouches). The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.

1 Beef Patty, 6 oz, pounds

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

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

Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck),or Strip 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.

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. 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

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,

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, Hake, Flounder, Turbot, Plaice, or Halibut.

(Grade Standards are separate for Cod, Flounder, Sole, and Haddock and must comply with those standards). Fillets are slices of

Meats, Italian Sausage, Pork, Pork and Turkey (pork is predominant) or Pork and Chicken (pork is predominant), Sweet, Links, 3.8 - 5

Turkey, Ground, Raw, (Not Mechanically Separated), Bulk, Frozen, 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

NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET

Page &P of July 11, 2019

Award Delivery Information

All non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 40 degrees F.

All canned goods must be delivered above 34 degrees F and not frozen.

All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below.

Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused.

All items will be closely inspected.

Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specifications compliance.

Receipt of delivery may be conditional for a period of three (3) days in order to allow for adequate examination and testing.

Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused.

Items which are conditionally received, and found to be unacceptable, must be picked up at the vendors' expense within two (2) weeks of noncompliance notification.

If the product is not picked up within two (2) weeks, it will be disposed of by warehouse staff.

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