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FCI LA TUNA FY26 QTR 4 - FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
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The solicitation numbered 15B51026Q00000022 issued by FCI La Tuna, under the Department of Justice, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of fruits and vegetables for FY26 Q4. This is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity with NAICS code 311999, specifically targeting vendors who can meet strict delivery and quality requirements. Awards will be made on an item-by-item basis, and the government prioritizes past performance in making awards, sometimes even over lower pricing. Vendors must ensure that their quotes strictly adhere to the specified quantities and delivery terms, as substitutions or changes to specifications such as case counts are not permitted and will lead to disqualification. Delivery requirements are precise, with strict temperature controls depending on the type of product—perishables, canned goods, and frozen items each have specific temperature ranges and handling instructions, including mandatory palletization and kosher certification where applicable. Deliveries are accepted only during designated weekday hours and must meet all packaging, labeling, and date requirements. Noncompliant or damaged goods may be refused and must be picked up at the vendor’s expense. Quotes must be submitted by May 28, 2026, by 8:00 AM MST, including detailed item descriptions, pricing, terms, and any warranty information, along with acknowledgment of any amendments. The point of contact for this solicitation is Ana Oaxaca, reachable via provided email and phone number.
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Place of Performance
Anthony, TX, 79821, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and commercial Servies. As prescribed in 12.205(a)(2), insert a provision substantially as follows: (a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:
[Insert evaluation factors in the relative order of importance. For requests for proposals, state: Evaluation factors other than price when combined are [significantly more important than price/approximately equal to price/significantly less important] than price. For invitations for bids, list only price and price-related factors.]
FCI La Tuna will award quoted items to vendors that have a high past performance record regardless of the quotes with the lowest price. Quotes from vendors without poor past performance represent the best value when compared to any lower priced quote(s).
The solicitation number is 15B51026Q00000022 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
Solicitation is for FOURTH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FY26. For a list, description and total quantities of all items refer to attached Standard Form 1449, Section 2.
Solicitation is a 100% small business set aside. Any quotes from large businesses will not be considered.
The NAICS for this requirement is 311999
Terms of delivery are F.O.B. destination to: FCI La Tuna, 8500 Doniphan Dr., Anthony, Texas 79821, Warehouse 915-791-9780.
Items will be awarded individually. More than one item may be awarded to one contractor.
Evaluation Factors are price and past performance. Venders who submit a quote concurs that delivery dates will be met, unless otherwise noted. Vendors should not quote on items which cannot be delivered for any reason. Quotes must be listed as per the item quantities requested.
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS:
- All deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements were agreed to by FCI La Tuna warehouse staff and/or material handlers (no side-loaded pallets).
- All non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 36 degrees F and 41 degrees F.
- All canned goods must be delivered above 36 degrees F and not frozen.
- All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below. “Frozen product after being received is subject to further inspection upon thawing to verify sizes/weights are within the Purchase Order and/or BOP National Specifications.”
- Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specification compliance and product wholesomeness.
- Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused.
- All certified religious diet items must be marked with Kosher Symbol on individual packages or the item will be refused.
- Items which are conditionally received and found noncompliant, must be picked up at the vendors’ expense within (2) weeks of noncompliance notification.
- Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused. All items must be dated.
- Hours for delivery are 7:30AM – 1:30PM, Mon-Fri, first come first serve. No deliveries on weekends or federal holidays.
- Unless otherwise stated within the specification of an item description in Section 2 of SF Form 1449, all dates for frozen food items must be delivered frozen and delivered before the best buy date, sell by date, use by date, best if used by date, or freeze by date on the label.
Substitutions to specifications in line items are prohibited (ex., case counts). Changes to specifications will not be evaluated and therefore, not considered for award. The government reserves the right upon inspection to reject items if they are damaged or not to the specifications as listed in the solicitation. Do not change the case counts or the quote of the item will not be considered.
The date and time for receipt of offers is MAY 28, 2026, at 8:00 AM MST. Quote must indicate Solicitation No. 15B51026Q00000022 time specified for receipt of quote, name, address and telephone number of quote, technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms. Quote must include acknowledgment of amendments, if any.
Substitutions to specifications in line items are prohibited (ex., case counts). Changes to specifications will not be evaluated and therefore, not considered for award. The government reserves the right upon inspection to reject items if they are damaged or not to the specifications as listed in the solicitation. Do not change the case counts or the quote of the item will not be considered.