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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 15B60823Q000000013 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 2023-03. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.

The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on:

2023-05-18 13:30:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.

FOB Destination shall be Phoenix, AZ 85086

The FCI PHOENIX requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following:
LI 001: Tuna, Can or Flexible Pouch, Chunk, Light or White (Albacore), Packed in Water, Salt/Sodium Level Regular, No Said Added, Very Low
Sodium, or Low Sodium. (CID A-A-20155D, Type A or B, Form I, Color A or B, Packing Media 1, Salt/Sodium Level A, B, C, or D).
Sodium content will not exceed 1.5% salt. Tuna can be a product of the U.S. or other Foreign Country that meets the requirements of 21
CFR 123.12. Product may contain soy and/or vegetable broth. Quote must specify size and packing of case and if quoting on cans or
pouches., 80, CS;
LI 002: 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/WRITTEN 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., 20000, LB;
LI 003: Beef Roast, Raw Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B. Frozen, approximate weight range
12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item., 6000, LB;
LI 004: 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 10 ounce and not to exceed 20 ounces. Packed in 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, 22000, LB;
LI 005: Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Tender/Breast Meat), Frozen, A or B quality per USDA, U. S. Classes, Standards &
Grades for Poultry AMS 70.200 et seq. Boneless skinless breasts must be free of cartilage % fat. Boneless breasts (excluding the
attached tenderloin) must be free of tendons. Tendons normally associated with tenderloins are permitted. Tenderloins/boneless,
skinless parts must be free of blood clots bruises cuts tears & holes in the muscle tissue. Slight discoloration/separation of the muscle
tissue is permitted on parts, provided it does not detract from the appearance. Boneless/ skinless parts may be diced. Dicing process
must result in size reduced portions of meat that are intact, not mutilated, relatively uniform in size, and with surfaces relatively smooth.
Unbreaded. Packed in poly bag boxes. All packaging and materials must be clean/new condition. Products produced/ labeled with any
phrase containing under religious exemption will be refused, 21000, LB;
LI 006: 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. Size of
patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid., 2500, LB;
LI 007: 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, Sole, Turbot, Plaice, or Halibut. (Grade
Standards are separate for Cod, Flounder, Sole, and Haddock and must comply with those standards). Fillets are slices of practically
boneless fish flesh of irregular size and shape, which are removed from the carcass by cuts made parallel to the backbone and sections
of such fillets cut so as to facilitate packing. 100% net weight, No water or glaze weight added. Fish portion must meet weight
requirements when thawed and drained, Delivered cases must be labeled 100% net weight. Manufacturer’ s letters will not be accepted
in lieu of labeling. Note type and size on bid. 4 to 7 oz., 3000, LB;
LI 008: Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Turkey or Chicken (or combination), 6 inch, 10:1 Ratio, Skinless, Without non-meat
binders and extenders or With non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, wheat, rice, soy flour, or soy protein
concentrate. (IMPS 800, Major Ingredient P or P1 OR CID A-A-20341, Meat Species IV or V, Size A, Ratio 1, Non-meat binders and
extenders (a) or (b). Finished product will not contain more than 30% fat or no more than 10% added water, or a combination of 40% fat
and added water. Non-meat binders and extenders may be used up to 3.5% or isolated soy protein may be used up to 2% in the
frankfurters per 9 CFR § 424.21 (c). 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 FSIS Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’ s
letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling, 1500, LB;
LI 009: Pork Roast, Pork Shoulder, Boston Butt, Boneless, Raw, IMPS 406A, Frozen, No Paper Wrapping, Weight Range A or B, 4 to 8 lb,
Quote MUST indicate average roast weight of quoted item. No picnics allowed, 3000, LB;
LI 010: Turkey, Boneless, Roast, Raw, Natural, Boned Rolled and Tied, netted or in roasting pack. Breast meat or breast/thigh meat (8-12 lb
each) or whole muscle thigh meat (4-5 lb each). Skin (Maximum) 12.5%. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to
"under religious exemption" will be refused, 6000, LB;
LI 011: American Cheese, Sliced, (Real Cheese, Not Imitation), As specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, TITLE 21, CHAPTER I, SUBCHAPTER B, PART 133- CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS , Subpart B, 133.173, Pasteurized Process Cheese, American. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label. Manufacturer' s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling., 500, LB;
LI 012: Cheese, Cheddar, U.S. Grade AA or A. “Cheddar cheese” is cheese made by the cheddaring process or by another procedure which
produces a finished cheese having the same physical and chemical properties as the cheese produced by the Cheddar process and is
made from cow's milk with or without the addition of coloring matter and with common salt, contains not more than 39 percent of
moisture, and in the water-free substance, contains not less than 50 percent of milk fat and conforms to the provisions of §19.500,
“Definitions and Standards of Identity for Cheese and Cheese Products.” Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR 19.500).
Manufacturer’ s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse).
Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers, 2000, LB;
LI 013: 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. 30 POUND CASE, 30, CS;
LI 014: Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Part-skim Mozzarella, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella, and Lite Mozzarella. As
specified in the USDA Quality Specifications for Mozzarella Cheeses. The Cheeses may be in Loaf, Sliced, Shredded, or Diced forms.
Milk fat ranging from not less than 45% on dry basis to 10.8% depending on type. Moisture content ranging from more than 45% to not
more than 60% depending on type. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label. Manufacturer’ s letters will
NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb
sealed Bags or containers., 1500, LB;
LI 015: 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 products or ingredients., 2000, LB;
LI 016: Sugar Substitute, IND. EACH 3000 COUNT PER CASE, 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., 2, CS;
LI 017: Spices, Basil, Sweet, Ground or Crushed (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class C, Form 1 or 3). Packaging must indicate actual delivered
weight of product. Pure- no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. % oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note
package size on bid., 100, LB;
LI 018: Spice, Bay Leaves, Whole (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class D, Form 2). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product.
Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. % oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on
bid., 100, LB;
LI 019: Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1-3. 50 LB BAG, 50, BAGS;
LI 020: Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1- 3. 50 LB BAG, 50, BAGS;
LI 021: 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch
on bid., 245, CS;
LI 022: 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, 56, CS;
LI 023: Cereal, Ready to Eat, Bulk Package Range-12 to 40 lb Case, Com Flakes, 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. 20 LB CASE, 100, CS;
LI 024: Coffee Ind Pkg. Each-1000 Count Case, 30, CS;
LI 025: Vegetable, Com, 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. State can or pouch on bid., 336, CS;
LI 026: Powdered Combread Mix, CID A-A-20181B, Type 5, Class 3. 50 LB BAG, 50, BAGS;
LI 027: Dressing, Salad, Pourable, Reduced Fat, or Fat Free, Italian, Creamy Style. (CID A-A-20162B, Type 111 or IV, Class C, Creamy Style). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Note Class on bid. ITALIAN, 82, CS;
LI 028: Spices, Garlic, Powder. From dehydrated garlic bulb ground to a find powder after the milling process. 100% air dried garlic. Appearance and Flavor Cream Brown Fine Powder with the Characteristic odor and flavor of garlic. No off notes. Texture - A dry medium fine granular powder, slightly fibrous. Moisture less than 12%. Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. % oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid., 500, LB;
LI 029: Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Type, 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 280, CS;
LI 030: Syrup, Table, Regular or Light, Any flavor (CID A-A-20124D, Type IV, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E. Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identify for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180. 4/1 Gallon Plastic containers per case. State flavor on bid., 56, CS;
LI 031: Vegetable, Mixed (5-way 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 112, CS;
LI 032: Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style). (CID A-A-20036C, Type I). 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case, 25, CS;
LI 033: Powdered Pancake Mix, , 50 LB bags, CID A-A-20181B, Type 2, Class 1, Style C. 50 LB BAG, 100, BAGS;
LI 034: Spices, Paprika, Ground. (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class V, Form 1). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. % oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid, 250, LB;
LI 035: Cheese, Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Mixed, Grated, Italian Style, 12-1 lb Containers per case, 9, CS;
LI 036: 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)). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags., 1000, LB;
LI 037: 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., 2500, LB;
LI 038: 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., 400, LB;
LI 039: 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., 24, LB;
LI 040: 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 112, CS;
LI 041: Pickle, Relish, Sweet (mild or regular), Bulk, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (55 FR 11905). Grade A or B. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case, 18, CS;
LI 042: Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf or 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 1112, CS;
LI 043: Vinegar, Cider or Distilled, 50 Grain Strength, 4/1 Gallon Containers per case, 10, CS;
LI 044: 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. 360 COUNT CASE, 52, CS;
LI 045: 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., 9963, EA;
LI 046: Pizza, Prepared, Frozen, Cheese,4-6 OZ Thin Crust, Mozzarella Cheese (Regular, Ute 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 or b, 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 will 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
96 COUNT CASE, 80, CS;

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For this solicitation, FCI PHOENIX intends to document bids online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to document pricing. Offerers may submit bids during the specified period of time. FCI PHOENIX 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 https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Offerers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.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 https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.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.
As defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101, the terms “offer” and “offeror” refer to a response to a solicitation that, if accepted, would bind the submitter to perform the resultant contract. The terms “bid” and “bidder” refer to an offer submitted in response to an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The term “proposal” refers to an offer submitted in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP). The terms “quotation,” “quote,” and “quoter” refer to a non-binding submission in response to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) which is not an offer.

New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

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.

No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award.

Q&A -Please submit all questions by using the 'Submit a Question' button. This buy will then be reposted with Q&A based on the questions that come in (if applicable).

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.

In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Bidder/Offeror/Quoter must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this Buy. Submissions can be sent to clientservices@fedbid.com.

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.

Evaluation Factors for Award – FAR 15.304(e). Unless all offers are rejected, award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the best overall value, price and other factors considered. In accordance with FAR 15.304(e), the evaluation factors other than cost/price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price; however, cost/price will contribute substantially to the selection decision. The following factors will be used, in descending order or importance, to determine the Award recipient: 1.) Past Performance, 2.) Ability to deliver items as per specification and time/delivery requirements 3.) Cost/Price FAR 15.404-1(b) Past Performance: A vendor’s previous delivery history, and any Performance Alerts available through FedBid.com and FedBizOpps.gov, as well as performance surveys conducted with other government agencies or Bureau of Prisons locations will be used as a determining factor prior to award.

Delivery of awarded items will be delivery to be made beginning JULY 1st but no later than JULY 15th. Deliveries after April 15th may be subject to cancellation. No deliveries on Federal Holidays. You my contact the Food Service Warehouse at 623-465-9757 ext 4206 Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.

Vendors will submit pricing only on line items that they want to be considered for award. All line items that the vendor will not provide must include a description indicating that they are not providing pricing (i.e., n/a, not providing line item, no pricing, no bid). Additionally, all line items that will not be provided must use the “Included in line item” feature to allow a no bid on that line item. Please bid on the entire amount requested in the line item description.

Notice to vendors – This Opportunity is a Multiple Award opportunity based on best per line item pricing.

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