SAM #15B31627Q00000004

FY2027 second-quarter fresh produce supply for FCI Williamsburg

FCI Williamsburg is seeking fresh produce for its FY2027 second-quarter food-service needs. - Government buyer: Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Williamsburg; delivery to the FCI Williamsburg Warehouse in Salters, South Carolina. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the solicitation materials. - Requested products: 18 produce line items, with quantities and specifications detailed below; part numbers are not provided. - Apples (1,377) and pears (1,377); celery (59), carrots (33), cucumbers (10), cabbage (92), cilantro (275), green onions (560), bulb onions (140), red onions (50), and sweet peppers (200). - Sweet potatoes (190); potatoes, utility/medium size (610) and chef/large baking size (266); green leaf lettuce (20), iceberg lettuce (233), salad mix (343), and fresh tomatoes (300). - Notable requirements: Produce must meet the specified U.S. grades and quality standards, be fresh and free of defects affecting quality or usability, and follow listed packaging and size requirements. Bidders must state varieties, counts, package sizes, or weights where requested. Salad mix must use modified-atmosphere packaging; red onions require refrigerated transport within the specified temperature range. - Delivery and performance: Weekly deliveries during the FY2027 second quarter; no options or annual subscription are specified.

Description

his 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 15B31627Q00000004 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 2nd Quarter Produce Requirements for FCI Williamsburg in Salters, SC. Completed solicitation packages must be delivered by November 24, 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 January 4, 2027 and continue through March 31, 2027, in accordance with the delivery schedule identified in the Delivery Information Sheet.

Deliveries will be made to the FCI Williamsburg Warehouse, 8301 U.S. Hwy 521, Salters, SC 29590 between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST Monday – Friday, unless otherwise specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). The warehouse is closed on all federal holidays. All produce shall be delivered fresh, free from spoilage, decay, bruising, or other defects that would affect quality or usability.

The contract type is Firm-Fixed Price. The Government intends to make a single 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. Past Performance is significantly more important than Price. 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 be mailed to P.O. Box 220, Salters, SC 29590, or emailed to wil-businessoffice-s@bop.gov for faster processing.

The following provisions and clauses apply (included by reference): FAR clause 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights, 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, 52.225-1 Buy American, 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to SB Subcontractors, 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, JAR 2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items

*52.232-18 Availability of Funds

Quoters must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quotation submission and remain registered through award.

Points of contact for this solicitation are Justin Shortt, Supervisory Contract Specialist and Christopher Hustad, Contract Specialist, Federal Correctional Institution Williamsburg, 8301 U.S. Highway 521, Salters, SC 29590. Quotations shall be submitted electronically to wil-contracting@bop.gov.

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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