SAM #15B31626Q00000006

Solicitation for 4th Quarter Fresh Produce Supply to FCI Williamsburg (WOSB Set-Aside)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Williamsburg is seeking a supplier for a wide range of fresh produce for the fourth quarter, with a focus on supporting small and women-owned businesses. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Williamsburg - Contracting officials: Justin Shortt (Supervisory Contract Specialist), Christopher Hustad (Contract Specialist) - Products/Services Requested: - Fresh produce including: leaf lettuce, apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, green onions, onions, sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes (multiple types), salad mix, iceberg lettuce, and tomatoes - Quantities range from 6 bags of carrots to 3,000 bags of potatoes, with detailed specifications for each item (e.g., grade, size, packaging) - All produce must meet U.S. grade standards and specific quality requirements - Weekly deliveries required to FCI Williamsburg Warehouse in Salters, SC - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS 424480 (Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers) - Compliance with Buy American Act and other federal clauses (labor, trafficking, privacy) - Firm-fixed price contract; awards based on best value with emphasis on past performance - All pricing must be entered on the provided specification sheet with no more than four decimal points - Orders below $15,000 via government purchase card; larger orders via purchase order and EFT - Deliveries must occur during specified hours and meet attached specification requirements - No specific OEMs or brand names are mentioned; commercial fresh produce is required.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation 15B31626Q00000006 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 4th Quarter Produce Requirements for FCI Williamsburg in Salters, SC. Completed solicitation packages must be delivered by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 424480 Fresh Fruit & Veg Merchant Wholesalers

Small Business Size Standard: 100 employees

Quoters must follow all instructions in this notice. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from consideration.

Quoters shall complete Section 17a of Standard Form 1449, including: Company Name, Phone Number, Point of Contact, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).

Pricing shall be entered on the attached specification sheet. All quoted prices shall contain no more than four decimal points.

Terms of Delivery are FOB Destination. Weekly delivery dates for produce will begin July 6, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

Deliveries will be made to the FCI Williamsburg Warehouse, 8301 U.S. Hwy 521, Salters, SC 29590 between 8:00AM - 12:00 PM EST Monday – Friday, unless otherwise specified in SOW. The warehouse is closed on all federal holidays.

The contract type is Firm-Fixed Price. The Government reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards, whichever is determined to be in the Government’s best interest.

The Government intends to award to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and represents the best value to the government. Awards will be based on past performance and price with past performance being most important. Past performance will be evaluated based on recent and relevant similar food supply requirements. The Government may utilize information from references and other available sources.

Orders below $15,000.00 will be placed via government purchase card. Orders $15,000.01 and above will be placed via purchase order (payment made via EFT). Invoices may mailed to P.O. Box 220, Salters, SC 29590, or emailed to WIL-Accounting-S@bop.gov for faster processing.

The following provisions and clauses apply (included by reference): FAR clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products & Services, 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Services, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Services, 52.204-7 System for Award Management, 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor, 52.222-21, 52.225-1 Buy American, 52.232-40 Providing Accerated Payments to SB Subcontractors

The point of contact for this solicitation is Justin Shortt, Supervisory Contract Specialist and Christopher Hustad, Contract Specialist: Phone (843) 387-9400, Address: 8301 U.S. Highway 521, Salters, SC 29590. Complete quotations may be e-mailed or hand delivered.

The only format by which questions will be answered will be by e-mail at WIL-Contracting@bop.gov.

All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be posted on sam.gov.  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information.

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