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FCC Coleman Solicitation for Fresh Produce Delivery (October)

FCC Coleman, under the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Department of Justice), is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of fresh produce for October. - Government Buyer: - Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FCC Coleman, Department of Justice - Products Requested: - Wide variety of fresh produce, including apples (400 cases), white potatoes (350 cases), broccoli (220 cases), bananas (120 cases), plums (100 cases), pears (100 cases), lettuce salad mix (160 cases), and more - All produce must meet U.S. No. 1 grade standards or higher, with specific requirements for freshness, size, packaging, and shelf life - Notable items and quantities: - Apples, fresh, 125 CT, golden delicious or equivalent: 400 cases - Potatoes, white, fresh, 50 lb bags: 350 bags - Broccoli, fresh cut, ready to eat: 220 cases - Bananas, fresh, 120 ct: 120 cases - Plums, fresh, 28 lb case: 100 cases - Pears, fresh, 36-lb cartons: 100 cases - Lettuce salad mix, 20 lb cases: 160 cases - Additional items include cabbage, carrots, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, onions (yellow and red), green peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, romaine lettuce, and honeydew melons - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All produce must comply with USDA standards for grade and quality - Lettuce salad mix requires separate packaging for shredded red cabbage and carrots - Romaine lettuce must have a minimum 10-day shelf life from delivery and no genetically modified varieties - Red onions must be processed and transported per FDA food safety guidance - Continuous refrigeration required for certain items; strict temperature and packaging requirements - No specific OEMs or brand names are referenced; produce must be commercial grade and meet government specifications - This is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, to be conducted via an online reverse auction platform

Description

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 Unison Buy  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 2024-02. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311991 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: 2026-09-18 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Coleman, FL 33521 The DOJ BOP Field Offices - FCC COLEMAN requires the items to be Meet or Exceed. To review line items, terms, etc., refer to the link below. Solicitation and Buy Attachments Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered. For this solicitation, DOJ BOP Field Offices - FCC COLEMAN intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DOJ BOP Field Offices - FCC COLEMAN 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 Sellers 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.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers 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 Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.

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