SPE30026R0039.LTC_PID0004.PDF

This is a template form used to request and document detailed specifications for market fresh food items within a federal contract.

The Market Fresh Item Request Form captures comprehensive product information required for cataloging and procurement purposes. Vendors and requesters must provide the contract number and specify whether items are for CONUS (Continental United States) or OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) locations. The form collects detailed product specifications including item name and description, vendor unit of measure (case, box, package, pound, etc.), case weight, count per case, individual package type and weight, count per package, and product form (liquid, powder, etc.). Processing specifications are required, such as whether items are raw, sliced, fully cooked, par boiled, breaded, filleted, or ground. Additional critical information includes refrigeration requirements, storage state (fresh, frozen, chilled, or shelf stable), fat content with percentage specifications for reduced or low-fat items, product grade, and NAMP number if known. For beverage items, the form requires juice or drink designation with fruit juice percentage, concentration status with yield ratios, beverage dispenser compatibility, and sweetness classification (sweetened, regular, or sugar-free with artificial sweetener type specified). The form also requests additional product features such as lactose-free, just-add-water, or no-bake options. Submitters must clarify ambiguous descriptors (such as "light") to specify whether they refer to low sodium, low calorie, color, or other attributes. Supporting documentation including nutrition specifications and product labels should be attached to facilitate accurate cataloging.