FMC Rochester 3rd Qtr Food

Solicitation 15B41226Q00000002 is a firm fixed price request for quote issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FMC Rochester, under the Department of Justice. This total small business set-aside contract, categorized under NAICS code 311999, seeks the procurement of standardized food supplies for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The scope of work includes the delivery of various meat products, such as ground beef patties, beef roast, and chicken filets, as well as other staples like pasta, cheese, and canned vegetables. All items must be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order to designated locations in Rochester, Minnesota, with frozen items delivered to a specific secondary facility. The contract emphasizes strict technical compliance with Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications, USDA FSIS standards, and FDA regulations. Key requirements include a prohibition on specification substitutions, mandatory use of clear sealed packaging with a minimum thickness of 2 mil for certain items, and a requirement that products be 100% grown, processed, and packed in the U.S. or Canada. Award determination is based on the lowest price technically acceptable, where any failure to meet detailed quality, labeling, or packaging specifications results in disqualification. The agreement incorporates standard FAR clauses for commercial products and services, along with specific Department of Justice security and privacy requirements.