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2nd Quarter Fruit Danbury
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This contract involves the procurement of canned and bulk fruit products for the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, scheduled for delivery during the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, approximately from April to June 2026. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311991, emphasizing the participation of small businesses. The contract requires suppliers to provide various fruit items, including applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple tidbits, and raisins, all meeting U.S. Grade B or higher standards, with products sourced exclusively from the United States or Canada. Deliveries must conform to specified packaging standards, such as six #10 cans per case for most items and 30-pound cases for raisins, with compliance to FDA regulations (notably 21 CFR standards) and USDA grading standards. The solicitation emphasizes a balanced evaluation process, with awards based equally on past performance and price, each weighted at 50%. Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide a valid UEI (formerly DUNS), and certify their small business status. The contract clauses include FAR 52.212-3, covering representations and certifications, and the procurement is structured to ensure compliance with applicable food safety and origin standards. All proposals are to be submitted via email by December 3, 2025, to the designated Contracting Officer, Jared Caswell. The contract’s scope, packaging, and quality standards are clearly defined, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery site, ensuring that products meet FDA and USDA specifications before final acceptance.
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Place of Performance
Danbury, CT, 06811, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Bids are due 12/03/2025 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Awards will be made based on past performance. Refer to attached cover letter for more information.
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