FCC Coleman FY26 June Produce

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex Coleman, Florida, dated January 28, 2026, outlines specific delivery schedules for vendors who have bid on an opportunity. It details four distinct delivery schedules for the third quarter of 2026 (April 1 - June 30, 2026).

This document is critical for vendors as it defines the mandatory delivery requirements for the contract period. Adherence to these schedules is a performance requirement, and deviations may result in performance issues, rejection of deliveries, or re-awarding of contracts. Key details include:

• Schedule #1: All items in one shipment between April 1-15, 2026.
• Schedule #2: Split into two equal shipments: April 1-15, 2026, and May 1-15, 2026.
• Schedule #3: Split into three equal shipments: April 1-15, 2026; May 1-15, 2026; and June 1-15, 2026.
• Schedule #4 (Weekly): 13 shipments, delivered each Monday-Tuesday, starting April 6, 2026, and ending by June 30, 2026. Specific delivery days for produce (Monday) and bread, milk, eggs (Tuesday) are noted. Delivery hours are 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

General Requirements:

• Deliveries are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM, excluding Federal Holidays (Memorial Day: May 11, 2026; Juneteenth: June 19, 2026).
• Quantities may be adjusted with at least one week's notice.
• All items must meet specifications and be palletized and wrapped.
• Non-frozen perishables must be delivered between 34-40°F; frozen foods at 0°F or below.
• Receipt is conditional for 3 days for testing; unacceptable items must be picked up within 2 weeks at vendor expense.
• Invoices must be mailed or e-mailed; payment inquiries are only for unmet payment terms.

Vendors can contact the Food Service Warehouse at 352-689-3050/3052/3165/3051/3056 with questions. For other matters, contact ametcalf@bop.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation for the procurement of fresh produce for the DOJ BOP Field Offices - FCC COLEMAN. The contract type is an "Option Buy" with an award type of Purchase Order, Delivery Order, or Purchase Card. The contracting method is "Tradeoff," meaning award will be made to the most advantageous offer based on price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance, not solely on price.

This solicitation details a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including but not limited to apples, cabbage, carrots, lettuce salad mix, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes (sweet and regular), tomatoes, and watermelons. Specific requirements include adherence to US Fancy or US No. 1 grades, specific sizing, and packaging (e.g., 50# bags, 25# boxes, 120 ct). A critical requirement across all line items is NO WOODEN CRATES.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base: 06/01/2026 - 06/05/2026
  • Option 1: 06/08/2026 - 06/12/2026
  • Option 2: 06/15/2026 - 06/19/2026
  • Option 3: 06/22/2026 - 06/26/2026
  • Option 4: 06/29/2026 - 07/03/2026

• Target Price: $1.00 (Inactive)

• Bid Decrement: $1

• Bid/Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days after close of Buy.

• Default Terms: Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS.

• Submission: Bidders must submit pricing online and any required non-pricing responses (technical proposal, representations, certifications) to marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com by the closing date and time.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to a responsive, technically acceptable offeror whose past performance does not pose a risk. Evaluation criteria include price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Past performance will be evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, considering timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Seller Question Deadline: None set.
  • End Date: 05/18/2026
  • End Time: 11:00 ET

• Set-Aside Requirement: Small Business. Only qualified Small Businesses can bid.

• SAM Requirement: Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required.

• This is an Open Market solicitation, but specific set-aside and trade-off requirements apply.

• An optional attachment "4th_QTR_Delivery_Schedule_Memo-2.docx" is available.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet detailing produce specifications, quantities, and associated costs for an opportunity. It serves as a pricing sheet and a specification guide for fresh produce.

• Item Descriptions: Lists various fresh produce items including apples, cabbage, carrots, lettuce salad mix, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, peaches, onions, green peppers, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, cantaloupe, watermelons, pears, strawberries, yucca, honeydew melons, and romaine lettuce.
• Specifications: Includes details such as grade (e.g., US Fancy, US No. 1), size, weight per unit (e.g., 50 lb bags, 25 lb cases), and variety (e.g., Golden Delicious, Pascal).
• Quantities: Specifies the number of units required for each item, with columns for different delivery dates or types (LOW, MED, CAMP, USP1, USP2).
• Costs & Totals: Columns for item cost and total item cost are present, though values are largely zero in the provided data, indicating this may be a template or requires bidder input.

Bidders should use this document to understand the specific types, grades, and quantities of fresh produce required. It is essential for preparing accurate pricing proposals and ensuring compliance with the specified quality standards. The quantity and specification details directly inform the bidding process.