FCC Beaumont - FY 2025 4th Quarter - Fresh Produce

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Beaumont is soliciting fresh produce supplies for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, covering the period from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025. The procurement encompasses 18 line items of fresh produce and dairy products, including apples, bananas, melons, vegetables, eggs, cottage cheese, and sour cream, all requiring strict adherence to National Menu Specifications with specific quality and grade requirements. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their submissions. The contract will be awarded on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis, with the government reserving the right to request product samples prior to final award. Quotations are due by June 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, with submissions limited to Standard Form 1449 Page 1 and the National/Kosher Menu Specifications Quote Sheets.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 424480 (Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers) with a size standard of 100 employees. The total estimated quantities range from 360 to 96,144 units across all line items, with weekly deliveries required throughout the three-month contract period. Performance will take place at FCC Beaumont in Beaumont, Texas, with specific receiving hours of 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none/single award basis to one vendor who will be responsible for supplying all required produce items. While products must meet U.S. or Canadian standards, items not specifically requiring domestic origin may be sourced from foreign countries if distributed within the United States.