SAM #15B30227PR000

FCC Coleman request for November fresh produce

FCC Coleman is seeking a November delivery of fresh produce for its food-service needs. - Government buyer: Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), U.S. Department of Justice; Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman, Coleman, Florida. - Products requested: Fresh apples, cabbage, carrots, salad mix, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, peaches, onions, green peppers, sweet potatoes, potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, plums, broccoli, cantaloupe, watermelons, pears, romaine lettuce, and honeydew melons. - Visible quantities and item-level specifications are listed below. Some quantities are not stated, and the attachment’s quantity columns are ambiguous; packaging details should not be assumed to be order units. - Quality and handling: Produce must meet or exceed the applicable USDA grade and item specifications. Requirements include specified grades, varieties, sizes, case or bag packaging, refrigeration, and food-safety handling where applicable. Romaine must be kept refrigerated, delivered at no more than 38°F unless otherwise approved, and have at least 10 days of remaining shelf life. Red onions have specified refrigeration and handling requirements; broccoli bidders must state style, case count, and case weight. - OEMs and named vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or produce vendors are named in the provided materials. - Delivery: FOB destination to Coleman, Florida.

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 #1214477 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: 2026-10-12 11:00:00.0 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. Additional Links:UNISON BUY #1214477

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