FCI FORT DIX FY26 3rd QTR SUBSISTENCE; INCLUDING EGGS, BREAD AND DAIRY- 15BFTD26Q00000004

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contractor's Information Sheet, identified by the number 15BFTD26Q00000004. It is designed to collect essential contact and identification details from contractors.

• Name of Contractor
• Name of Company
• Address
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• UEI Number

Bidders are expected to complete and submit this form as part of their response to the opportunity. It ensures the government has accurate and up-to-date information for potential contractors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the National Menu Specifications for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, specifically for April. It details the required specifications for various food items to be procured by FCI Anywhere, USA. Bidders must ensure their offered products strictly comply with these specifications.

• General Compliance: All delivered items must meet Federal, State, and local regulations regarding preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale. Compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act is mandatory. Allergen labeling requirements must be met.
• Product Specifications: Detailed specifications are provided for a wide range of food categories, including:
  • Beans (Dry and Canned)
  • Rice
  • Pasta
  • Corn Meal, Corn Starch, Flour, Non-Fat Dry Milk
  • Cereal
  • Potato Chips
  • Peanut Butter
  • Soy and Non-Flesh Products
  • Shortening and Oil
  • Butter & Margarine
  • Dressings, Vinegar, and Condiments
  • Jelly, Sugars, Syrup
  • Pastries
  • Pizza, Taco Shells, Tortillas, etc.
  • Tomato Products
  • Vegetables (Canned, Frozen, Fresh)
  • Fruits (Canned, Frozen, Fresh)
  • Sauces
  • Tuna
  • Spices
  • Soup Bases
  • Meats (Beef, Chicken, Fish, Pork, Turkey, Other)
  • Cheese
  • Dairy Products
  • Bread
  • Eggs
  • Beverages
• Origin: If a specification does not explicitly state a product must be from the United States or Canada, products from foreign countries distributed in the U.S. or Puerto Rico are acceptable.
• Substitutions: No specification substitutions will be accepted.
• Final Determination: The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.

This document is critical for any vendor intending to bid on this opportunity. It serves as the definitive guide for product requirements. Failure to comply with these specifications will result in the quoted item not being considered for award. Bidders must carefully review each item to ensure their offerings meet all listed criteria, including specific CID numbers, grades, packaging, and origin requirements.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or a list of anticipated food items and their estimated quantities for the FCI Fort Dix FY26 2nd Quarter. It details various food categories, specific items, unit prices, quantities, and total costs.

• GALORE: Shortening, Cottage Cheese
• GERJ SRVS: Milk, Pasteurized
• ELWOOD: Fruit Jelly
• FEESERS: Pork Roast
• SMOOTH: Butter, Taco Shells
• MULLEN: Chicken Meat
• MINA: Rice, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Tomato Paste, Corn Vegetable
• WILDKALE: Various types of Bread Rolls
• PUEBLO: French Fries, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Fish Fillets
• NORTH STAR: Ground Beef
• NEW ENGLAND FOOD: Garbanzo Beans, Navy Beans, Wheat Tortillas
• DOUBLE: Chicken Breast Meat
• CARDINAL: Tofu
• SHAVER: Dry Beans (Kidney, Lentils, Pinto), Peas, Hominy Grits, Rolled Oats, Shortening, Salad Dressing, Mustard, Canned Tomatoes, Green Beans, Spinach, Eggs, Biscuit Mix, Cake Mixes, Salsa
• MATT TRADING: Italian Sausage, Turkey Breast Meat
• NATIONAL: Corn Tortillas, Ground Chicken
• HORSE: Canned Carrots

This document provides potential bidders with specific details on the types of food items, estimated quantities, and unit pricing that the government is considering for procurement. This information is crucial for vendors to understand the scope of potential requirements and to prepare competitive bids or quotes for future solicitations related to food services at FCI Fort Dix.

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This document provides critical information regarding the delivery schedule and requirements for an RFQ (Request for Quotation) for the fiscal year 2026 at FCI Fort Dix.

• Delivery Schedule: Deliveries are expected between April 1 to 16, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Deliveries will not be accepted on Fridays or Federal holidays.
• Warehouse Contact: 609-723-1100, ext: 1502, 1513, 6576, 6574 (Dan, George, or Guerrero).
• Delivery Requirements:
  • Deliveries must be palletized.
  • Items must be within their expiration date.
  • Non-frozen, perishable foods must be between 34-41 degrees F.
  • Canned goods must be above 34 degrees F and not frozen.
  • Frozen foods must be at 0 degrees F or below.
  • Products requiring thawing will be inspected for compliance.
  • Certified religious diet items must be marked with a Kosher Symbol (OU).
  • All items must comply with BOP National Menu Specifications (contractors must obtain these).
  • Deliveries are subject to inspection and may be conditional for up to three (3) days.
  • Items failing inspection will be refused and must be picked up by the vendor within two (2) weeks at their expense, or they will be disposed of.

This document is essential for bidders to understand the logistical constraints and quality standards for delivering awarded items. Failure to meet these requirements can negatively impact past performance evaluations and future award decisions. Bidders must ensure they can meet the specified delivery times, temperature controls, packaging, and compliance with BOP National Menu Specifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition of commercial items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, New Jersey. The purpose is to procure subsistence items for the inmate population housed at FCI Fort Dix.

• Procurement of subsistence items, specifically mentioning eggs, bread, and dairy.

• The solicitation references an attached Excel form for completion, with instructions provided in a cover letter.

• Vendors are instructed to quote only on specified items and not to alter item descriptions or units of issue.

• Specific bread items (hot dogs, hamburgers, whole wheats) are noted to be considered together, with an intention to award these items to a single vendor.

• The contract type is specified as Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance for the specific item listed is April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• The solicitation issue date is February 3, 2026, and the offer due date is February 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

• Offerors must complete Standard Form 1449 (Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c).

• Quotes must be submitted in Excel format, along with the completed SF 1449 and a Contractor Information Sheet.

• All required documents must be emailed to aaponteberrios@bop.gov and CC'd to bvirgillo@bop.gov with the subject line "15BFTD26Q00000004".

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive/responsible offeror.

• Evaluation factors include Price and Past Performance (Go/No-Go).

• Past performance will be evaluated based on Timeliness of Deliveries and Order Accuracy and Completeness.

• The government has opted for a trade-off process, acknowledging that past performance is a significant factor.

• The solicitation is set aside for Small Business concerns.

• Vendors must be registered in the SAM System (www.sam.gov) and willing to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

• Any changes to the solicitation may result in rejection of quotes.

• Questions regarding quality, delivery, or standards should be addressed to Mr. D. Cruz at dcruz@bop.gov.