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Contents

Section 1: Introduction

What is Marketplace?

Marketplace is an e-procurement platform that helps institutions quickly compete contracts for commodities and simple services – maximizing value for the Bureau on quarterly subsistence purchases.

How Marketplace Helps You Unison Marketplace streamlines procurement by connecting you to hundreds of thousands of federal vendors for food service, maintenance, and facility needs. Real-time competitive bidding stretches your budget while ensuring consistent, competitive bids and offers without the hassle. Buyers typically save 4–6 hours per contracting action supported by dedicated account managers (AM) and sourcing experts.

Purpose of the Guide This guide explains what to submit, how to choose the right posting method, how vendors are engaged, and what to do once the bids/offers come in. The goal: simplify running compliant, competitive requirements without the guesswork. Whether you're managing your first buy or just need a refresher, this guide gives you tools to get it right the first time.

Section 2: Unison Marketplace Support for Subsistence Procurement

DEFINE – Identify and Prepare Your Requirement Before submitting a request for drafting, be sure to clearly define your institution’s needs to ensure the requirement is accurate and complete for your Account Manager (AM).

Where to start:

· Meet with the Food Service Administrator.

· Gather internal info and establish the scope of the requirement.

SHARE – Submit Your Requirement(s) for Drafting Once your requirement is defined, your next step is to share it with your AM. This is the handoff point to Marketplace. Your responsibility is to ensure the required information is complete and submitted clearly so your AM can begin drafting on your behalf.

What Happens Next:

· Connect with your AM and send over any documentation you have and convey the deadline for when the requirement(s) should close on the Marketplace.

· Your AM will review the information and create a draft of your requirement(s) utilizing your EXISTING workflow.

Key Reminders for This Step

· At this stage, you are not reviewing or approving anything – just making sure all the core information has been shared with your AM.

· If something is unclear or incomplete, your AM will follow up to confirm delivery dates, clarify line items, or discuss how the requirement(s) should be solicited.

· Note: Drafting could take an hour or more. Wait to hear back from your AM if the drafts are complete.

*See Section 3 for posting methods & Section 4 for what you should include for your AM when requesting them to draft up your requirement(s)*

REVIEW & SOLICIT – Final Check Before Posting After your AM drafts your requirement(s), you’ll receive a copy for review. Be sure to catch errors, confirm details, and approve for posting to Marketplace.

What to Review: Once you receive a copy of the draft(s) from your AM, verify all line items for quantity (QTY), unit of measure (UOM), and line-item description (LID).

ENGAGE – Requirement(s) Are Now Live on Marketplace Once approved and posted to Marketplace, the engagement/competition phase begins. This is where Marketplace’s in-house sourcing team takes over to drive vendor participation. If your requirement also needs to be posted on SAM.gov, you will need to create a new opportunity using details from your Marketplace posting.

What Happens after Posting

· Our in-house sourcing team identifies relevant vendors based on the criteria outlined in the requirement(s) and contacts them via email and phone.

· Vendors log in to place their bids and can ask questions through the platform.

· You can view and respond to questions in your buyer dashboard.

· Our Assurance team monitors vendor submissions and flags any issues.

· Your AM will follow up with you if there are concerns with any vendor submissions.

Posting to SAM.gov To post a Unison Marketplace opportunity to SAM.gov, you will need to create a new opportunity by logging into your SAM.gov account, navigating to the Workspace tab, and clicking “Create Opportunity.”

For step-by-step guidance, double-click the embedded file below. It contains detailed instructions on how to complete the SAM.gov posting, including where to insert the unique Marketplace buy link.

Once the SAM posting has been published, confirm that the posted details match the Marketplace listing exactly, and contact your AM or email DOJ@unisonglobal.com with any questions or issues.

DELIVER RESULTS – Reviewing Bids and Moving Toward Award

After the bidding period ends, your AM will provide you with a comprehensive report designed to be easily e-filled and reviewed. As the buyer, you can review the responses and determine which vendors to award.

What Happens After Bidding Closes

· Once you receive the report(s) you will evaluate offers and select awardees.

· We recommend that you review vendor past performance as part of your evaluation. Vendor Activity Cards are available on your buyer dashboard and provide Marketplace-specific details. Contact vendors directly for bid-related questions and inform us if you choose not to award based on past experience.

Key Reminders: This step is inherently governmental — Marketplace does not recommend vendors or make award decisions. Instead, it supports you by organizing bid data and helping document your selections on the platform once your decision is made.

DUE DILIGENCE - Confirm Award and Vendor Readiness

Make Sure That You

· Confirm Award details – Double-check that quantities, vendor names, and items match what's on the PO or Pcard.

· Meet internal requirements – Complete any required forms, approvals, or reviews specific to your agency (e.g., budget, bid review, FSA sign-off).

· Note any exceptions – If a vendor was excluded due to past performance or incomplete responses, document it for upcoming quarters.

· You can share this info with your AM if it impacts future award decisions.

Tips for Smooth Closeout

· Use the PDF report provided to you by your AM as a reference point.

· When in doubt, ask your AM – they’re here to answer any questions you may have along the way regarding bids received.

DOCUMENT – Finalize and File the Record

After delivery is confirmed and all goods have been received, it’s important to wrap things up with proper documentation. This ensures your award is traceable, auditable, and accessible later if needed.

Remember To

· Finalize Award and Deliver Records

· Save the final closeout report with award decisions clearly marked.

· File any related documentation: PO’s, Pcards, invoices, vendor communications etc.

· Unison Marketplace will keep a record of the award and vendor activity that you can access anytime via your buyer dashboard.

· When the award is finalized—whether it's a PO or Pcard—be sure to share the award details with Unison Marketplace (DOJ@unisonglobal.com). This helps ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping.

Section 3: Choosing a Posting Method

Before your requirement is posted, your AM will ask how you’d like the items structured – this will depend on if you are looking to make multiple awards or award a group of items to one vendor.

One Buy Method

· These menus include all line items in one buy with the Reverse Auction turned off so vendors can choose which items to bid on.

· This Buy method includes two additional buy terms to let the seller know that multiple awards may be made.

· Once the buy closes, a report is provided so that the buyer selects the awarded vendor for each line item, and then Unison will process "breakouts" into separate buys for the award.

Grouping/All or Nothing Method

· These typically will have a small selection of line items together with reverse auction turned on.

· Typically, these are line items that are related, or are stored in similar conditions (dry goods, refrigerated, or frozen for example).

· Specialized items such as Religious (Kosher/Halal) Meal Menus are commonly grouped in one buy.

Section 4: Submitting Requirements for Drafting

Once you have decided on the posting method for your subsistence requirement, simply email your AM or DOJ@unisonglobal.com the details of your requirements. Please complete or refer to the attached form for information that is helpful to complete this drafting process.

Below are types of attachments often submitted with subsistence drafting requests:

Key Reminders for Drafting Assistance

· Be sure that the Quantity and Unit of Measure are clear for the vendor

· Delivery Requirements – If specific delivery dates, locations, and requirements need to be communicated to the vendor for bidding, it is often best to include a document with that information to be included with the posted buy. Alternatively, this information can be communicated through the Buy Terms of the buy.

· Standard posting settings for Subsistence are Open Market, Small Business, Meet or Exceed, Award type to include purchase cards.

· Reverse Auction Settings:

· Use Reverse Auction (RA) When:

· You want sellers to compete on price.

· It’s a high-volume, single-item buy.

· You have a clear budget or target price.

· Don’t Use Reverse Auction When:

· It's a One Buy with multiple awards expected.

· Award will be made per line item.

Section 5: Optional Self-Drafting (Workflow Templates)

This section introduces you to how to draft your own requirement using templates and tools provided by Unison Marketplace. It's ideal for experienced users or buyers who want more control over the initial setup before involving their AM.

How it works If you're drafting a requirement for the first time, log into your Buyer Dashboard on Marketplace and click “Guide Me” on the right-hand side of your screen. Then select “Create New Buy.” This step-by-step tool will walk you through the drafting process and outline what details to include.

Reminder: If you’re using the One Buy method, make sure to include the two additional buy terms, and turn Reverse Auction OFF.

Pro Tip: When creating a requirement on the Marketplace, for buys that have several line items, you can use a downloadable Excel template to either fill in or copy and paste from an existing document. The template has three to four fields that are needed:

Item Description; Quantity; Unit of Measure; POP (If Option Buy)

This completed excel can then be uploaded for easy multiple CLIN creation.

(See Section 3: Choosing a Posting Method for more details.)

If you’d like a second set of eyes on your draft to ensure everything is complete, just send it to your AM and they’ll be happy to review and help you double-check the details.

Prefer a hands-on walkthrough? You can also schedule a one-on-one session with your AM to build the draft together and get familiar with the process using the book me link in When drafting your requirement independently, vendor pricing will default to two decimal places, as per Marketplace's standard display settings. If your agency’s system requires greater pricing precision, we can enable a setting that allows vendors to submit unit pricing up to 5 decimal places to the right of the zero ($X.XXXXX). To accommodate this, please inform us prior to posting your requirement so the necessary adjustment can be made.

Section 6: FAQs & Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions How can I find vendor contact information?

· Available in the bid details information on the buyer dashboard

· Available in the Excel Bids download accessible from your AM on your buyer dashboard

· Just ask you AM and we will be happy to send you that information.

What do I need to do on the Marketplace to notify a vendor of award?

· On your end, the order processing is the same. For the Marketplace you can have your buys updated with award information by:

· Including DOJ@unisonglobal.com or your AM in the PO / Purchase Card distribution email to the vendor.

· Send your AM or Distro a listing of the awarded vendors, awarded amounts, and PO or PC reference number.

· If there are any deviations from what the vendor bid on the Marketplace, please see a detailed copy of PO or email explanation.

I am trying to make an award, and the vendor has said their pricing is wrong.

What do I do next with the Marketplace?

We understand things can change quickly, as sometimes adjustments in quantity or product substitutions can result in pricing changes (like ordering each buy delivered at a case price). We often refer to this as offline negotiation. See Offline Fee Negotiation for more information.

What is an Activity Note or Activity Card? How should I use it?

· An Activity Note is a flag (positive or negative) placed by a Buyer on a Seller's account. A Buyer can place these notes if they are dissatisfied with an aspect of the Seller's performance on a particular buy on Unison Marketplace.

· Seller Activity Notes are active on the Seller's account for 18 months, unless removed by the Buyer. Unison Marketplace cannot remove these notes from Sellers' accounts and any concerns regarding a Seller Activity Note should be addressed with the Buyer directly. Buyer contact information can be found next to the Note.

· Examples of the types of note codes and what they represent include: Positive Feedback, Non-Delivery, Incomplete Delivery, Late Delivery, Delivery of Non-Conforming Items, Unresponsive to the Buyer, Other Non-Compliance with Solicitation, Not Registered in SAM.

· An Activity Card is a section in the vendor profile that allows Buyers to review performance on the Marketplace as indicated by other Buyers positive/negative experiences working with different vendors.

· Most subsistence requirements use past performance as part of the vendor evaluation.

· While Seller Activity Note is not a performance evaluation per FAR Subpart 42.15, and it is not intended to be used as such, you can still review Vendor Activity Cards from your buyer dashboard that will provide Marketplace-specific details.

· Follow up directly with vendors for any questions regarding their bid and let us know if you do not intend to award a vendor due to past experience.

· Buyers are encouraged to conduct due diligence and past performance reviews as required by any applicable policies, statutes or regulations.

Common Issues

* If you don’t have a budget or target price, or do not want to increase competition, you can use $1 as your target price, and set to inactive.

Offline Fee Negotiation

· Per our terms of use, the vendor is responsible for invoicing the government the Unison Total listed on their bid. This is inclusive of the Unison Fee and they are responsible for remitting it.

· Should the Solicitation specifically request pricing information, Sellers must include the Unison Marketplace fee within each unit price so it matches their Bid as it appears on the Marketplace. However, information-only costs (such as MSRP, trade-in values, overage costs, etc.) are generally acceptable. Not including the Unison Marketplace fee may be considered an offline bid. Unison Marketplace's disallowance of offline bids helps Buyers maintain the integrity of the competitive process by enabling Buyers to conduct all procurements pursuant to uniform ground rules that treat all Sellers impartially, fairly, and equitably. In turn, Sellers have confidence that they are competing on a level playing field that truly rewards best value bidding.

Understanding the Fee:

The Unison Marketplace fee is a performance-based fee set at 3.88% of the awarded amount or capped at $16,500—whichever is lower. This fee is automatically included in vendor bids, so the total price you see at the time of award already accounts for it. That’s why the fee is not broken out separately and is not paid directly by your organization. The Government only pays the fee on awarded Marketplace buys. After an award, the winning vendor receives their full bid amount (inclusive of the fee), and Unison invoices the vendor for the fee portion. If the fee would cause a vendor’s bid to exceed a contract ceiling or target price, we adjust it accordingly to avoid impacting your IGCE.

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Marketplace SAM.gov Synopsis Guide.pdf image4.emf

Subsistence Requirements Submission Form.pdf image5.emf

SAMPLE Form 10.pdf image6.emf

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SAMPLE Form 10 Scanned With Notes.pdf image8.emf

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SAMPLE Form 10 Excel.xlsx Specifications

Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter:

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. 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. 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). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.

Unit of Units to Price Per

Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

BEANS

1 Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 50 lb bag LB

2 Beans, Dry, Black Eyed Peas, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 LB

3 Beans, Dry, Great Northern, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 LB

4 Beans, Dry, Kidney or Red, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 LB

5 Beans, Dry, Lentils, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 LB

6 Beans, Dry, Pea (Navy), Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 2 100 lb bag LB

7 Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 50 lb bag LB

8 Beans, Dry, Split Pea, Green, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 LB

9 Beans, Kidney or Red, Canned, In Brine, Meatless, Light or Dark Red. (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class C, D, E, or I, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). 6/#10 cans per case CS

10 Beans, Garbanzo (Chick Peas), Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID AA-20134D, Type I, Class J, Style 1, Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1)). 6/#10 cans per case CS 112

11 Beans, Blackeye Peas, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134D, Type 1, Class F, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). 6/#10 cans per case CS 280

12 Beans, Pea (Navy Beans). (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class A, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). 6/#10 cans per case CS

13 Beans, Pintos, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class B, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). 6/#10 cans per case CS 560

14 Beans, Great Northern, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class C, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). 6/#10 cans per case CS

15 Beans, Black, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class K, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). 6/#10 cans per case CS 560

16 Beans, Baked, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (7 CFR §52.6462) US Grade A or B, (CID A-A-20134D, Type III, Style 9, 10, or 12, Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). 6/#10 cans per case CS

RICE

17 Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light 50LB BAG LB 30,000

18 Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice LB

19 Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain, BROWN Rice, Parboiled Light LB

20 Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain, BROWN Rice LB

PASTA

21 Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type I, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. LB 12,000

22 Pasta, Lasagna Noodles, Curl or Flat Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type VIII, Class 1 of or 2, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. LB

23 Pasta, Macaroni, Rotini Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type V, Style A, B, C, or D). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. LB 6,000

24 Pasta, Penne, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type IV, Class 1 or 2, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. LB

25 Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type VI, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. LB 12,000

26 Pasta, Enriched Egg Noodles, Ribbon Shaped Noodles or Large Bow Shaped Noodles. (CID A-A-20063D, Type I or Type II, Style B, Flour 1-5, Egg products a or b, Packaging size (5)-(8), Agricultural practice (a)). 10 LB CASE LB

27 Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type XIII, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. LB 2,000

CORN MEAL, CORN STARCH, FLOUR, NON-FAT DRY MILK

28 Corn Meal, Degermed (lower fat), Enriched, White or Yellow, Course Granulation (CID A-A-20066C, Type IV, Class C, Color 1 or 2, Granulation a, Agricultural practice a). LB

29 Corn Starch, Unmodified, regular, native or common, fine or coarse powder. 50lb bag LB

30 Flour, All Purpose wheat flour, or Bakers Wheat Flour, Unbleached or Bleached. (CID A-A-20126H, Type I (Class 1-3), II (Class 1-2) or III (Class 1-5) VI, Style A or Style B, Protein level a-d, Packaging type 1) Size g-j, Agricultural practice i ). 50 Pound Bag LB 5,000

31 Non-Fat Dry Milk, Fortified with Vitamins A and D. (CID A-A-20085D, Type II, Class A, B, or C). 50 lb bag LB 1,000

CEREAL

32 Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Wheat, Bran Flakes, made from Whole grains or combination of whole and refined grains. (CID A-A-20000E, Type I, Class 5, Grain Composition a or b, Fiber 2), Sodium (a), Packaging type (vii), Agricultural practice (aa)). Bulk package range 12 to 40 lb case. Specify case weight on bid. LB 10,000

33 Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Any type, any style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000E, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). Bulk package range 12 to 40 lb case. Specify case weight, type, Class, and Grain Composition of cereal on bid. Type of cereal may be specified locally. FROSTED FLAKES LB 10,000

34 Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Wheat, Bran Flakes, made from Whole grains or combination of whole and refined grains. (CID A-A-20000E, Type I, Class 5, Grain Composition A or b, Fiber 2), Sodium (a), Packaging type (vii), Agricultural practice (aa)). .81 oz to 1.5 oz Individual Package. Specify case count on bid. EA

35 Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Any type, any style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000E, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). .81 oz to 1.5 oz individual package. Specify case count, type, Class, and Grain Composition of cereal on bid. Type of cereal may be specified locally. EA

36 Hominy Grits, Enriched, White or Yellow, Regular, Unflavored (CID A-A-20035E, Type I or II, Style A, Flavor 1). 50lb bag BG 10,000

37 Cereal, Rolled Oats, Quick cooking, Unflavored, Any Style, Any container size (CID A-A-20090F, Type II, Flavor A, Style 1 - 3, Container size n) 50lb bag BG 10,000

POTATO CHIPS

38 Chips, Potato, 1 oz sealed individual package, various flavors. Note case count and flavors in bid. EA

39 Chips, Potato, Baked, 1 oz sealed individual package, various flavors. Note case count and flavors in bid. EA

PEANUT BUTTER

40 Peanut Butter, Regular or Reduced Fat, Smooth or Chunky/crunchy, Plain, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted or Unsalted, Conventional. (CID A-A-20328C, Style I, Form (a) or (b), Class A or B, Texture 1 or 3, Type a, Flavor (1), Fortification 1 i, Seasoning (a) or (b), Packaging 5 - size g, Agricultural practices (1)). 1 to 50 lb sealed Plastic Pail. Specify weight of container on bid. LB

41 Peanut Butter, Regular or Reduced Fat, Smooth, Plain, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted or Unsalted, Conventional. (CID A-A-20328C, Style I, Form (a) or (b), Class A or B, Texture 1, Type a, Flavor (1), Fortification i, Seasoning (a) or (b), Packaging 1 - size e or Packaging 2 - size d, Agricultural practices (1)). 2 oz Individual Packets. Specify total count per case on bid. MUST BE KOSHER EA 40,000

SOY AND NO FLESH PRODUCTS

42 Soy Protein Products (SPP), Meat Flavor, Chunks. Soy Protein Products (SPP) covered by this specification are food products produced by the reduction or removal from soybeans of certain of the major non-protein constituents (water, oil, carbohydrates) in a manner to achieve a protein content of:

– in the case of soy protein flour (SPF) 50% or more and less than 65%;

– in the case of soy protein concentrate (SPC) 65% or more and less than 90%;

– in the case of soy protein isolate (SPI) 90% or more.

The protein content is calculated on a dry weight basis excluding added vitamins, minerals, amino acids and food additives. Product comes dehydrated, in bulk packaging, with chunks averaging from ½” to 1” in size. Product will not contain any animal by products or ingredients. LB

43 Soy Protein Products (SPP), Meat Flavor, Bits or Crumbles. Soy Protein Products (SPP) covered by this specification are food products produced by the reduction or removal from soybeans of certain of the major non-protein constituents (water, oil, carbohydrates) in a manner to achieve a protein content of:

– in the case of soy protein flour (SPF) 50% or more and less than 65%;

– in the case of soy protein concentrate (SPC) 65% or more and less than 90%;

– in the case of soy protein isolate (SPI) 90% or more.

The protein content is calculated on a dry weight basis excluding added vitamins, minerals, amino acids and food additives. Product comes dehydrated, in bulk packaging. Product will not contain any animal by products or ingredients. 50 LB bags LB 500

44 Soy Protein Products (SPP),Chicken Flavor, Chunks. Soy Protein Products (SPP) covered by this specification are food products produced by the reduction or removal from soybeans of certain of the major non-protein constituents (water, oil, carbohydrates) in a manner to achieve a protein content of:

– in the case of soy protein flour (SPF) 50% or more and less than 65%;

– in the case of soy protein concentrate (SPC) 65% or more and less than 90%;

– in the case of soy protein isolate (SPI) 90% or more.

The protein content is calculated on a dry weight basis excluding added vitamins, minerals, amino acids and food additives. Product comes dehydrated, in bulk packaging, with chunks averaging from ½” to 1” in size. Product will not contain any animal ingredients. LB

45 Meat Alternative, Individually Frozen, Soy, Vegetable, or Legume - Based, Patty or Rectangle Shaped (CID A-A-20275A, Type I, II, or III, Style A or L.) Fully cooked, beef flavor. Product to be Vegan alternative for Beef Patty. Product will not contain any animal by products or ingredients. LB 3,000

46 Meat Alternative, Individually Frozen, Soy, Vegetable, or Legume Based, Patty or Rectangle Shaped (CID A-A-20275A, Type I, II, or III, Style A or L.). Fully cooked, chicken flavor. Product to be alternative for Chicken Patty. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients. EA 3,000

47 Tofu, Regular or Organic, Firm, Medium Firm, Extra Firm, or Super Firm, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable. Ingredients include: Water, Regular or Organic Soy Beans, Calcium Sulfate or Glucono Delta Lactone, and Calcium Chloride. Note package size on bid. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients. LB 5,000

48 Hummus, Prepared. Made from cooked mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini (tehena), oil, citrus juice, salt and garlic. Individual. Quote must specify case size or each. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients. Ind. 3 oz each. EA 20,000

SHORTENING AND OIL

49 Shortening, General Purpose, (CID A-A 20100D, Type I). The general purpose shortening must be prepared from deodorized vegetable fats and oils, which include, but are not limited to, palm oil, palm kernel oil, canola oil, or a combination of these oils. The general purpose shortening may be processed by hydrogenation or interesterification. The product may contain antioxidants. Antifoaming agents must not be incorporated into the shortening. 50 pound block. LB

50 Shortening, Liquid (deep-fry cooking) (CID A-A 20100D, Type III). The liquid shortening (deep-fry cooking) must be prepared from deodorized vegetable fats and oils, which include, but are not limited to, palm oil, palm kernel oil, canola oil, or a combination of these oils. The liquid shortening (deep-fry cooking) must contain antifoaming agents and may contain antioxidants. Smoke point meets or exceeds 425 degrees F. 5-Gallon Container or 35 lb container(4.55 gallon) Note package size provided on bid. CT

51 Oils, Salad, Vegetable, Canola (rapeseed), Corn, Cottonseed, Olive (refined), Peanut, Safflower, Soybean, Sesame, Sunflower, or any other vegetable oils or combinations of these oils. (CID A-A-20091E, Type II, Style 1, Saturated fat level a, Agricultral practice (i)). Gallons, Half Gallons, 5 Gallon Containers, or 35 lb Containers. Note size of container and case size on bid. GAL 1,050

BUTTER & MARGARINE

52 BUTTER, Bulk (Made exclusively from milk or cream or both, with or without common salt, and with or without additional coloring matter, and containing not less than 80 percent by weight of milkfat). U.S. Grade AA, A, or B. As defined in 7 CFR 58.2621-2627. 36lb CS. State case size and pack on bid. LB

53 BUTTER, Whipped, Bulk (Made exclusively from milk or cream or both, with or without common salt, and with or without additional coloring matter, and containing not less than 80 percent by weight of milkfat – by the uniform incorporation of air or inert gas into butter). U.S. Grade AA or A. As defined in 7 CFR 58.2425 – 2430. State case size and pack on bid. LB

54 Margarine, Bulk, All Vegetable. Margarine shall comply with all applicable Federal regulations including those contained in the Food and Drug Standard of Identity for Margarine (21 CFR Part 166) and must conform to USDA Specifications for Vegetable Oil Margarine. Margarine shall be made from one or more of the following vegetable oils; canola, safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, or peanut oil. Margarine contains not less than 80% fat. LB 6,000

55 Margarine, Reddies, All Vegetable. 90 patties per lb on paper chips, 12 lbs per case. Margarine shall comply with all applicable Federal regulations including those contained in the Food And Drug Standard of Identity for Margarine (21 CFR Part 166) and must conform to USDA Specifications for Vegetable Oil Margarine. Margarine shall be made from one or more of the following vegetable oils: canola, safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, or peanut oil. Margarine contains not less than 80% fat. 12LB CS=1080 EA CS 200

DRESSINGS, VINEGAR, AND CONDIMENTS

56 Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light (CID A-A-20140E, Type I, Flavor A, Style 1, 2, 3, or 4, Agricultural practice a). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Heavy Duty Mayonnaise is acceptable. CS 375

58 Dressing, Salad, Pourable, Regular, Lite or Light, Reduced Fat, or Fat Free, Any Flavor, Any Style. 9 Gram - 56.69 Gram (2 ounce) Packet. (CID A-A-20162B, Type I, II, III, or IV, Any Class, Any Style). Note Type, Class, and Style on bid if not specified. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. CS

59 Dressing, Mayonnaise (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 169.140), Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat **MUST BE 200 PER CASE 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. Note Style on the bid if not specified. Note package size and case count on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. CS 1,000

60 Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style). (CID A-A-20036D, Type I). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. CS 240

61 Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style). (CID A-A-20036D, Type I). EACH 9 Gram Individual Packets. Specify case count on bid.**MUST BE 200 PER CASE EA 200,000

62 Pickle, Relish, Sweet (mild or regular), Bulk, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (84 FR16381). Grade A or B. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case. CS 200

63 Pickle, Relish, Sweet (mild or regular), Individual, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (84 FR16381). Grade A or B. 9 Gram Individual Packet, Each. Specify case count on bid. EA

64 Pimentos, Canned, as such product is defined in the Standards of Identity for Canned Pimintos (21 CFR 155.200). Pieces, Slices, Diced or Chopped. US Grade A or Grade C. State can and case size on bid. CS

65 Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet, Each, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light (CID A-A-20140E, Type III, Agricultural practice a). Specify case count on bid. EA

66 Vinegar, Cider or Distilled, 50 Grain Strength, 4/1 Gallon containers per case. CS 100

JELLY, SUGARS, SYRUP

67 Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry, or Strawberry. Regular or Reduced Sugar, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20078D), Type II, kind A, B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2. Finished product quality a or b. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. **MUST BE 200 PER CASE EA 200,000

68 Preserves (Or Jams), Fruit, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Regular, Reduced sugar, or Sugar free, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20079D), Type II, kind Group I: E, I, M, Q or Group II: A, B, J, Style 1, 2, or 3. Finished product quality a or b. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. EA

69 Sugar, Brown, Light or Dark (CID A-A-20135E, Type II, Style A or B) 7-25lb pkgs LB

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

71 Sugar, White (Refined), Granulated (fine, extra fine, or superfine) (CID A-A-20135E, Type I, Style A or B). LB 5,000

72 Sugar, White (Refined), Granulated (fine, extra fine, or superfine)(CID A-A-20135E, Type I, Style A or B). Each individual is 1/10 oz. State case count on bid. EA

73 Sugar Substitute, Non-Carbohydrate, Saccharin, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Sucralose, Neotame, or Rebaudioside A, Granular, Packaged in Envelopes/Packets. (CID A-A-20178C, Types I-VI, Style A, Package 1). Each individual is .80 to 1.0 Gram. State case count on bid. ind. ** MUST BE 2,000 Per Case CS 500,000

74 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. 100 CT CS State case count and flavor on bid. EA

75 Syrup, Table, Regular 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. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case. State flavor on bid. CS

PASTRIES (BREAKFAST CAKES & DESSERTS)

76 Pastries, Breakfast Cakes, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, or Bake and Serve.

(Muffins, Bagels, Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls, etc.) Specify item, size case count, and if items contain yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds. yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds EA 310,000

77 Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve or Bake and Serve. (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.) Specify item, size case count and if items contain yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seedsyeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds. EA 310,000

PIZZA, TACO SHELLS, TORTILLAS, TORTILLA CHIPS, FRENCH TOAST, PANCAKES (PREMADE ITEMS)

78 Pizza, Prepared, Frozen, Cheese, Thin Crust, Mozzarella Cheese (Regular, Lite or Low-moisture part skim as indicated in 21 CFR 133.144, 133.158, and 133.113), Enriched wheat or whole wheat crust, Wedge, Rectangle, Round Individual, or Round Oversized (specify size), Individually Quick Frozen. (CID A-A-20277, Type I, Style of Pizza A, Type of Cheese 1, 2, 3, or 7, Crust a, Shape 1, cut b; Shape 2, cut b; Shape 3, cut d, e, or f; or Shape 4.)

Ingredients: Pizza will consist of a dough crust, tomato sauce, cheese and spices. The dough crust shall contain enriched flour and yeast and/or other leavening agents. The sauce shall be prepared from peeled and cored tomatoes, tomato puree, and/or tomato paste; water; and spices, including salt; and/or other ingredients as appropriate. Product shall be manufactured not more than 180 days prior to delivery. Bid Quote MUST indicate actual portion weight, dimensions, & case pack. EA 30,000

79 Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped, Enriched. (CID A-A-20143B, Type III, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). 200 ct case. State case count on bid. CS 10,000

80 Tortillas, Wheat, White with spices or herbs, or Other. 7" - 10" in diameter, Round Shelf stable, refrigerated, or frozen, Table Ready. (CID A-A-20143B, Type 1, Style B, C, or E, Size 7, 8, or 9, Shape a, Enrichment type I, Product state a, c, or d, Cook state I). Each. State case count on bid. EA 80,000

81 Tortillas, flour, 5" to 7" in diameter, Round, Shelf stable, refrigerated, or frozen, Table Ready. (CID A-A-20143B, Type I, Style A, Size 4, 5, or 6, Shape a, Enrichment type I, Product state a, c, or d, Cook state I). Each. State case count on bid. EA

82 Tortilla Chips, Corn, Round or Triangular, Enriched, Shelf Stable, Table Ready (CID A-A-20143B, Type II, Style A, Enrichment type I). Bulk packaged. LB 40,000

83 French Toast, Frozen, Regular or Low Fat, Any Flavor, Any Shape. (CID A-A-20234B, Type II, Style A or B, Class 3, Flavor A, B, C, or D, Shape 1 - 8). Each. State case count on bid. EA 80,000

84 Pancake, Frozen, Regular or Low Fat, Any Flavor, Any Shape. (CID A-A-20234B, Type II, Style A or B, Class 2, Any Flavor, Shape 1 - 8). Each. State case count on bid. EA 80,000

TOMATO PRODUCTS

85 Tomato Catsup, as defined in the standard of identity for catsup, ketchup, catchup (21 CFR 155.194). U.S. Grade A-C. 6/#10 Cans or Pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. CS

86 Tomato Catsup, as defined in the standard of identity for catsup, ketchup, catchup (21 CFR 155.194). U.S. Grade A-C. Each. Individual 9 Gram Packets. State case count on bid. ** MUST BE 2,000 Per Case EA 310,000

87 Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). 6/#10 cans ONLY CS 392

88 Tomato, Paste, as defined in the standard of identity for tomato paste (21 CFR 155.191). Natural Tomato Soluble Solids ranging from extra heavy to medium concentration (28 to 39.3%). 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 392

89 Tomatoes, Canned, Crushed, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 392

VEGETABLES (CANS/POUCHES)

90 Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Tye, Good to reasonably good character (A or B), Minimum drain weight 59 oz. U.S. Grade A-C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.120. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 1024

91 Vegetable, Beans, Wax, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Good to reasonably good character (A or B), Minimum drain weight 59 oz. U.S. Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.120. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY. CS

92 Vegetable, Beets, Canned, Whole, Slices, Quarters, Diced, Julienne, French Style or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 336

93 Vegetable, Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Julienne, French Style, or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 968

94 Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel (Whole Grain), Canned, Conventional or Supersweet, Golden (or yellow), Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.130. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 1024

95 Vegetable, Collard Greens, Canned, Grade U.S. No. 1. As defined in Title 7, 51.521. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 672

96 Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend mix including carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas, corn, lima beans, and celery), Canned, With Salt, With Salt and onion flavoring, No Salt Added, Low Sodium, or Other. (CID A-A-20120F, Type I, Type II, Style A, B, C, D, or E; Container size 4). Minimum drain weight of 64 oz. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 672

97 Vegetable, Mushrooms, Brown, Buttons, Sliced Whole, Random Sliced Whole, Sliced Buttons, or Stems and Pieces. Minimum drain weight 68 oz. U.S. Grade A, or U.S. Grade B. As defined in the definitions and standards of identity for canned mushrooms 21 CFR 155.201. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid. CS

98 Vegetable, Peas and Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Double Diced, or Strips. Peas not less than 50% of drained product and Carrots not less than 25% of drained weight. Minimum drain weight 70 oz. U.S. Grade A, or U.S. Grade B. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 504

99 Vegetable, Peas, Sweet, Canned. U.S. Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.170. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 504

100 Vegetable, Peppers, Jalapenos, Sliced. U.S. Grade, U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1, or U.S. No. 2. As defined in Title 7, 51.1282 - 1284. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 112

101 Vegetable, Potatoes, White, Dehydrated, Mashed, Granules or Flakes without or with peel. (CID A-A-20032G, Type II, Style A, B, or C). Product label must have rehydration instructions and yield amounts. 6/#10 cans per case or bulk packed by the pound. Indicate case/bag size on bid. CS

102 Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf or Sliced, Chopped, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 Cans ONLY CS 448

VEGETABLES (FROZEN)

103 Vegtable, Beans, Green, Frozen, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Type, Regular or extended blanch process pack. U.S. Grade A - C. As defined in Title 7 CFR 52.2321 - 2328. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. LB

104 Vegetable, Broccoli, Frozen, Spears, Short Spears, Cut or Chopped. U.S. Grade A or B. As defined in Title 7 CFR 52.631 - 644. *MUST be packed in United States, Canada or Mexico). LB 5,000

105 Vegetable, Carrots, Frozen, Sliced, Diced, Double Diced, Strips, Chips or Cut. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in Title 7 CFR 52.701 - 711. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. LB

106 Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel (Whole Grain), Frozen, Golden (or yellow), Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S.

Grade B, U.S. Extra Standard, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Title 7 CFR 52.911 - 920.

Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. CS

107 Vegetable, Greens, Collard, Chopped, Frozen, U.S. Grade A or B. As defined in Title 7, 52.1371 - 1381. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. LB

108 Vegtable, Mixed, Frozen (including green beans, lima beans, carrots, sweet corn, and/or peas). Three vegetable mix in which any one vegetable is not more than 40% by weight. Four vegetable mix in which none of the vegetables is less than 8% and no more than 35% by weight, or Five vegetable mix in which none of the vegetables is less than 8% or no more than 30% by weight. U.S. Grade A - C. As defined in Title 7 52.2121-2141. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. LB

109 Vegetable, Peas and Carrots, Frozen. Peas not less than 50% by weight and Diced style Carrots not less than 25% by weight, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, U.S. Extra Standard, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. As defined in Title 7 52.2501-2510. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. LB

110 Vegetable, Peas, Frozen, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, U.S. Extra Standard, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Title 7 52.3511-3520. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. LB

111 Vegetable, Potatoes, French Fries, Frozen, Institutional type, Straight Cut, Crinkle Cut, Slices, or Strips. Strips will be 3/8 x 3/8, 1/2 x 1/4, or 3/8 x 3/4 inch and be Extra Long, Long, or Medium (at least 50% or more are 2 inches or longer. FRYABLE or OVENABLE. (Instructions on how to prepare in the oven/fryer are acceptable) U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in Title 7 62.2391-2405. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. Examples of acceptable types also includes wedges, waffle cut, and steak cut. LB 40,000

112 Vegetable, Potatoes, (TATER TOTS). Preformed, Precooked, Frozen, Institutional type, Round, Cross-sectional dimension 3/4 to 1" diameter. Length 1 to 1 1/4 inch, 47 - 54 units per pound. Un-seasoned, seasoned with spices, or seasoned with spices and salt. (CID A-A-20038C, Pack Type II, Style A, Cross-Sectional Dimension 1, Length i or Length ii - Other (purchaser specify {COINS}), Count A, Blanching method a or b, Seasoning 2, 3, or 5. Cooking/heating method (a) or (b)). Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed and packed in the United State or Canada. LB 10,000

113 Vegetable, Leafy Greens, Frozen, Spinach, Leaf or Chopped, U.S. Grade A or B. As defined in Title 7 52.1371-1381. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States and Canada. LB

FRUITS (CANNED and FROZEN)

114 Fruit, frozen. U.S. Grade B or better. Apple slices; diced apricots; blackberries; blueberries; cherries; peaches; raspberries; strawberries in compliance with the "Commodity Specification for Frozen Fruit" dated June 2017. CS

115 Fruit, Apples, Siced or Diced, Canned, U.S. Grade A, B, C, or U.S. Fancy. Packed in light syrup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case CS

116 Fruit, Applesauce, Canned, must be processed and meet the…