MCC Chicago Food Service 4th Quarter

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 15B40121Q00000008 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 445110 with a small business size standard of $32.50M. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.

The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on:

2021-07-12 13:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.

FOB Destination shall be Chicago, IL 60638

The DOJ BOP FIELD OFFICES - MCC CHICAGO requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following:
LI 001: Ground Beef, 80/20, by the pound Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, Frozen. Will consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. Beef must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or reground product to be used as raw material. Finished beef will not contain more than 20% fat, and will not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. BEEF MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE ON THE LABEL, NO STAMPED/WIRITTEN DATES. When trimmed beef cheek meat is used in preparation, the amount of such meat will be limited to 25%; NO ORGAN/TONGUE MEAT. Delivered cases must be labeled All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturers letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Beef must have a rosy appearance upon delivery. Beef 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., 5000, LB;
LI 002: Beef Patty, 4 oz, by the pound Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, Paper Separation or IQF. Good Beef Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. Beef must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or reground product to be used. Patties will not contain more than 20% fat, and will 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 ON THE LABEL. NO STAMPED/WIRITTEN DATES ALLOWED. When trimmed beef cheek meat is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25%; NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT. Delivered cases must be labeled All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat %. Manufacturers letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Beef must have a rosy red appearance upon delivery or it will be rejected. 1 mil or thicker bags. No open bags. 5.3 OZ PATTIES Delivered cases must be labeled Ground Beef Patties 80/20 100 % ground beef., 4000, LB;
LI 003: Meats, Chicken, Ground, Raw, (Not Mechanically Separated), Bulk, Frozen, Fat content may not exceed 15%. Delivered cases must be labeled with fat content. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Product must be in sealed bags. No open bags or packaging. . Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused, 5000, LB;
LI 004: Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Tender or Breast Meat), Frozen, A or B 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 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 10 LB poly bag boxes. 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., 6000, LB;
LI 005: Meats, Chicken, Leg Quarter, Raw, Whole, Ready to Cook, Frozen, IMPS P1031 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 oz ounce, no larger than 16 oz. Packed in poly bag boxes. All packaging and 10 LB packing materials must be clean and in new condition. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused., 6000, LB;
LI 006: Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4oz, Whole Muscle, No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% white meat, Breaded. (CID A-A-20276A, Type VI, Style A, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). Individually Quick Frozen. Vegetable oil shall be used as the frying medium. Combined batter and breading shall not exceed 30% by weight and will be evenly coated. Finished meat product may not contain more than 3.5% non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, cereal, or dried whole milk) or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name. 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 OZ individual, bakeable, uniform, portions, with minimum seasoning, 20 lb cs., 4000, LB;
LI 007: Meats, Fish, Alaska Pollock, Cod, or Other, Fillet Block, Single Frozen, Portion, Any Shape, Any Oven Ready Weight, Fried Fish Type, Composition (a) (Meets the requirements of U.S. Grade A [Portions – 65 percent by weight of fish flesh; all other fishery product types – 60 percent by weight of fish flesh]), Crumb Coated Breading, Unflavored. (CID A-A-20325, Fish Species I, II, or III, Style A, Type 2, Oven Ready Weight (a – d), Shape (1-3), Fried Fish Type (b), Composition (a), Coating (1). 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) Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. 4 oz patty in square or triangular shape, all uniform. 30 lb container, approximately 120, 4 oz backable portions per CS., 4000, LB;
LI 008: Meats,Turkey, Boneless, Roast, Raw, Natural, Boned Rolled and Tied, netted or in roasting pack. Breast meat or breast/thigh meat (8-12 lb each). Skin (Maximum) 12.5%. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused., 4000, LB;
LI 009: Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180. Frozen, weight range approximately 40 lb CS. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item., 4000, LB;
LI 010: Meats, Beef for Stewing, Raw, IMPS 135A, diced pieces must be sized - not less than a 3/4" cube or not more than a 1 1/2" cube and no individual surface must be more than 2.5 inches in length, the fat thickness of the surface and or seam fat must not exceed 1/4 inch at any point. Product to be packed in 20 lb cases. Delivered Frozen. VEAL is not a substitute for this specifications., 4000, LB;
LI 011: Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3, 25 LB POLY BAG, NO TEARS, LABLED., 1200, LB;
LI 012: Beans, Dry, Black Eyed Peas, U.S. Grade 1 - 3, 25 LB POLY BAG, NO TEARS, LABLED., 800, LB;
LI 013: Beans, Dry, Navy Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3, 25 LB POLY BAG, NO TEARS, LABLED., 800, LB;
LI 014: Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3, 25 LB POLY BAG, NO TEARS, LABLED., 1200, LB;
LI 015: Beans, Dry, Kidney or Red, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3, 25 LB POLY BAG, NO TEARS, LABLED., 4000, LB;
LI 016: Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light, 25 LB POLY BAG, NO TEARS, LABLED., 10000, LB;
LI 017: Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type VI, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 20 lb sealed bags no zip ties., 2500, LB;
LI 018: Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type XIII, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 20 lb sealed bags no zip ties., 1000, LB;
LI 019: Pasta, Lasagna Noodles, Curl or Flat Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type VIII, Class 1 of 2, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.115 and 21 CFR 139.135. 20 lb sealed bags no zip ties., 1500, LB;
LI 020: Pasta, Enriched Egg Noodles, Ribbon Shaped Noodles or Large Bow Shaped Noodles. (CID A-A-20063C, Type I or Type II, Style B). 20 lb sealed bags no zip ties., 500, LB;
LI 021: Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062E, Type I, Style A, B, or C). Enriched in accordance with the requirements as specified in 21 CFR 139.113 and 21 CFR 139.135. 20 lb sealed bags no zip ties., 2000, LB;
LI 022: Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend mix including carrots, green beans, peas, corn, and lima beans), Canned, With Salt, Without Salt, No Salt Added, Low Sodium, or Other. (CID A-A-20120E, Type II, Style A, B, C, D, or E). 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 per case., 112, CS;
LI 023: 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 or pouches per case per case., 224, CS;
LI 024: 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 per case., 224, CS;
LI 025: 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 per case., 112, CS;
LI 026: 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, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B or U.S. Extra Standard. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans per case., 56, CS;
LI 027: 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 per case., 280, CS;
LI 028: Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf of Sliced, 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 51.990. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, 6/#10 cans. State can or pouch on bid., 56, CS;
LI 029: 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid, 112, CS;
LI 030: Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). U.S. Grade A-C, Average drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can/pouch. 6/#10 cans per case., 336, CS;
LI 031: 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%). U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans, 56, CS;
LI 032: Tomato, Sauce, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans, 112, CS;
LI 033: Salsa U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans, 112, CS;
LI 034: Sauce, Barbeque, Plain/Regular, Honey, Or Hickory Smoke, Without fruit purees added. (CID A-A-20335B, Flavor I, II, or III, Type B). 4/1 Gallon container per case. NO IPS, 25, CS;
LI 035: Peaches (Clingstone or Freestone), Canned, Standards of Identify contained in 21 CFR 145.170 and 145.71, Halves, Halved, Quarters, Quartered, Slices, Sliced, Dice, or Diced, U.S. Grade A, 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., 448, CS;
LI 036: Tartar Sauce, Individual Pks. Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet, Each, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light (CID A-A-20140O, Type 11, Style A, B, C, or 0) Specify case count on bid., 30000, EA;
LI 037: Kosher Instant Milk or Smart Milk, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher., 60000, EA;
LI 038: Tater Tots, 30 Pound Case Vegetable, Potatoes, (TATER TOTS) Preformed, Precooked, Frozen, Institutional type, Round, Cross-sectional dimension¾ to 1" diameter, Length 1 to 1 ½ inch, 47 - 54 units per pound, Unseasoned, seasoned with spices, or seasoned with spices and salt. Oven baked. (CID A-A-20038C, Pack Type II, Style A, Cross Sectional Dimension 1, Length i, Count A, Seasoning 2, 3, or 5, Cooking Method A) Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed and packed in the United States or Canada., 5000, LB;
LI 039: Vegetable, Potatoes, White, French Fries, Frozen, for Frying, Grade A, Shoestring, Crinkle Cut or Straight Cut, 30% to 34% solids, Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.2395, 5000, LB;
LI 040: French Toast, Frozen, Each, 144 Count Case French Toast, Frozei:1, 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., 17000, EA;
LI 041: Cake Mix Yellow/White 50 LB Bags, 10000, LB;

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For this solicitation, DOJ BOP FIELD OFFICES - MCC CHICAGO intends to document bids online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to document pricing. Offerers may submit bids during the specified period of time. DOJ BOP FIELD OFFICES - MCC CHICAGO is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com.Offerers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process.Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
Delivery of awarded items will be July 19th - August 9th, 2021, on Monday through Thursday 7:00am-12:00pm excluding federal holidays. Deliveries after August 9th may be subject to a cancellation.

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Unless the Buyer indicates otherwise within a particular line item description, each Seller shall include in its online Bid/Proposal/Quotation individual pricing for all required line items in order to be considered for award (i.e., Do not use the “Included in another line item” function when pricing each line item). If a line item cannot be separately priced, you must notify the buyer through the FedBid ‘Submit a Question’ feature regarding which line item(s) should be included in which other line item(s) and request reposting. Failure to comply with this term may result in the Bid/Proposal/Quotation being determined to be unacceptable.

Bid/Offer MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of Buy, unless otherwise indicated.

Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.

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The Contracting Officer will indicate elsewhere in this Buy as to whether responses will be evaluated for award based either upon (a) price and pricing factors only (Bids/Quotes) or (b) price and other factors (Proposals/Quotes). All Bids/Proposals/Quotations must conform to the listed specifications or the Statement of Work. If award criteria are based upon (b) price and other factors, the Contracting Officer shall clearly indicate the criteria to be applied elsewhere in this Buy.

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For Exact Match Only Commodity Buys- NO SUBSTITUTIONS, EXACT MATCH ONLY. The Bidder/Offeror/Quoter may not substitute any item/service listed on this order without prior written approval from the BOP Contracting Officer. No other individual is authorized, either verbally or in writing to change part numbers, manufacturer, quantity, delivery dates, or any other specifications of this Buy. Items/services that do not conform to descriptions and part numbers found in this Buy will be rejected at the time of delivery causing a return at the contractor's expense.

For all buys other than Exact Match Sellers MUST document what they are bidding for evaluation for award. Sellers must include, extended specs and/or manufacturer name and part numbers (if applicable). Failure to do this may result in non-consideration of the Bid/Proposal/Quotation. This information is REQUIRED in order for a seller’s Bid/Proposal/Quotation to be evaluated for award. FAR 52.211-6.

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