SAM #15B21627Q00000005

FCI Elkton FY27 second-quarter fresh produce supply

FCI Elkton Food Service is seeking scheduled fresh-produce deliveries for its FY27 second quarter. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Elkton Food Service. - Request: Fresh produce for the three-month Q2 FY27 delivery period. The quote sheet lists 16 items; the delivery schedule also includes spinach (PRO17) and an open line (PRO18), with no quantities provided for those two entries. - Quoted quantities: Eggs—186; bananas—980; whole fruit—910; cabbage—177; carrots—42; celery—42; cilantro—56; cucumbers—84; leaf lettuce—140; salad mix—457; onions—252; sweet peppers—229; sweet potatoes—322; potatoes—1,397; tomatoes—308; green onions—56. Quantities are as listed on the quote sheet; most items are packaged by case, with packaging details noted below. - Schedule codes and additional items: PRO01 eggs; PRO02 bananas; PRO03 whole fruit; PRO04 cabbage; PRO05 carrots; PRO06 celery; PRO07 cilantro; PRO08 cucumbers; PRO09 leaf lettuce; PRO10 tossed salad mix; PRO11 onions; PRO12 green peppers; PRO13 sweet potatoes; PRO14 russet potatoes; PRO15 tomatoes; PRO16 green onions; PRO17 spinach; PRO18 open line. - Notable product requirements: Bananas must arrive yellow with green tips; whole fruit must be fresh and non-citrus (the schedule also specifies no apples); salad mix must be ready to eat and use modified-atmosphere packaging. The quote sheet specifies produce grades, sizes, and preferred case or bag sizes, including 50-pound bags for potatoes and 25-pound cases for tomatoes. - Delivery requirements: FOB Destination to FCI Elkton in Lisbon, Ohio, following the mandatory schedule. Deliveries are scheduled Tuesday or Wednesday, during the stated receiving window; weekend and federal-holiday deliveries are not accepted, and holiday deliveries must be rescheduled. - Award and evaluation: The Government intends an all-or-none award, so vendors must quote every line item. Price is evaluated on the total aggregate amount, with a go/no-go past-performance review for delivery timeliness and order accuracy. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or commercial vendors are named in the provided notice or attachment summaries.

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Elkton 8730 Scroggs Rd. Lisbon, OH 44432 November 10, 2026

AMENDMENT NOTICE: The purpose of this amendment is to update Attachment "Q2 FY27 Produce Quote Sheet." Item No. 0001 (Eggs) has been revised to 186 cases, and Item No. 0003 (Whole Fruit) has been revised to 910 cases. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

AMENDMENT NOTICE: The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the Government's intent to make a single award on an all-or-none basis, as indicated on the attached Q2 FY27 Produce Quote Sheet. Corresponding revisions have been made to the Evaluation and Award section of the solicitation.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the solicitation only. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 15B21627Q00000005 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for Q2 FY27 Produce Requirement. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. To view all available rewritten FAR Parts and agency deviations, visit Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. The NAICS code for this requirement is 311991, with a small business size standard of 700 employees.

(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). See attachment Q2 FY27 PRODUCE QUOTE SHEET for a full description of items, quantities and units of measure for all the produce requirements.

(iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102). See attached menu specifications for a full description of items, quantities and units of measures for all the produce requirements.

(iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point (see part 47). Refer to Attachment FCI ELKTON PRODUCE DELIVERY INFORMATION Q2 FY27 and Q2 FY27 PRODUCE DELIVERY SCHEDULE for detailed delivery instructions. Each line item will indicate the corresponding delivery schedule number required in the description. Delivery will be FOB Destination, FCI Elkton, Lisbon, Ohio. Deliveries will not be accepted on weekends or federal holidays. Items not delivered within the required time frame may be subject to cancellation, and any associated shipping or restocking fees will be the responsibility of the vendor. Delivery address will be: FCI Elkton 8730 Scroggs Road Lisbon, OH 44432

(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a)). The following provisions are applicable: RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025), applies to this acquisition. (see 12.205(a)). RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

The Government intends to make a single award on an all-or-none basis. Vendors must provide pricing for all line items contained in the attached quote sheet. Failure to quote all line items may render the quotation ineligible for award. No partial or split awards will be made. Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quotation conforms to the solicitation requirements and represents the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below.

Price - The Government will evaluate the total aggregate quoted price for all line items to determine whether pricing is fair and reasonable. Past Performance – Go/No-Go Evaluation The Government will evaluate the Quoter’s past performance on a Go/No-Go basis. The assessment will be based on the following criteria: Timeliness of Deliveries: The Quoter must demonstrate a consistent record of on-time deliveries. Documented instances of late deliveries, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations and communications with other Contracting Officers, will be reviewed. A history of substantial delivery delays will result in a "No-Go" determination. Order Accuracy and Completeness: The Quoter must show a track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Evidence of recurring issues such as missing or incorrect items—supported by customer complaints, re-turns, or input from other Contracting Officers—will be considered. A pattern of incomplete or inaccurate deliveries will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating under this factor will be considered eligible for award.

52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation (JAN 2017) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(b)). 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Internal Confidentiality Agreements (JAN 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management – Maintenance (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) JAR 2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (NOV 2020) DOJ-08 – Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic Influenza or Other National Emergency

(vii) The date, time, and place offers are due. The completed quotation package must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

(viii) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation. Vendors shall submit quotes only to: Zach Bowers, Contract Specialist, Email: zbowers@bop.gov No fax, hand delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Please be sure to read the solicitation, cover letter, quote sheet, clauses and provisions and delivery schedule. If the answer is addressed in those documents, you will not receive a response. Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of the solicitation.

(ix) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c). All information will be posted to the General Services Administration, SAM.Gov website: www.sam.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, awards and cancellations will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quotation, as appropriate, which will be considered by the Bureau of Prisons. Awards with total value over the Micro Purchase Threshold of $15,000 will be awarded with a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Awards with total value under the Micro Purchase Threshold of $15,000 will be awarded with a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Government Purchase Card transaction from the local food services department. Any subsequent award will require acceptance in the form of a signature by the contractor 48 hours after the signed purchase order has been delivered to the contractor. Produce is a vital part of the orderly running of the operation of a Federal Prison. In accordance with FAR 12.201-1 (b), this contracting officer has determined this acquisition appropriate to require acceptance in writing. System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include: 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, paragraph (d). Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM."

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