FCC Coleman FY26 December Produce
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
This solicitation, issued by the Department of Justice, Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman, Florida, under solicitation number 15B30226Q00000005, is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial fresh and frozen produce items. It is conducted as a total small business set-aside pursuant to FAR Subpart 19.5, with the applicable NAICS code 311999 and a small business size standard of 700 employees. The solicitation period runs from January 5, 2026, through March 31, 2026, with deliveries required weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays between 7:30 AM and 12:00 PM. Deliveries are FOB destination to the FCC Coleman facility, and the procurement leverages an online, anonymous reverse auction facilitated by Unison Marketplace to promote competitive bidding and vendor accessibility. All responsible small business sellers must register and submit pricing bids exclusively via the Unison Marketplace platform prior to the submission deadline of November 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract requires strict adherence to USDA produce grading and quality standards, with all items meeting or exceeding U.S. No. 1 Grade and other applicable USDA specifications for freshness, temperature control, and packaging. Perishable items must be delivered at temperatures between 34°F and 40°F, while frozen items require temperatures at or below 0°F, with no evidence of product thawing permitted. Packaging formats vary by item and include bags, boxes, and cases consistent with federal standards, but there are no additional military packaging or labeling requirements beyond USDA grade identification. The government conducts inspections and has a three-day conditional receipt period to verify compliance; nonconforming goods may be rejected and removed at the contractor’s expense. Vendors must avoid bad faith or collusive bidding practices during the reverse auction. Invoices must be submitted through mail or email only, with faxed invoices expressly disallowed, and payment inquiries directed to designated agency contacts. Specific contract clauses, evaluation factors, and pricing details are not disclosed, as pricing will be established through competitive bidding during the reverse auction. Overall, this procurement emphasizes quality, timely delivery, and fair competition within the small business community for supplying produce to a federal correctional facility.
General Info
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Place of Performance
Coleman, FL, 33521, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full 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 is15B30226Q00000005/Unison Buy 1203694 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 311999 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:
2025-11-25 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.
